You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers hope you can help solve by calling our anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.
CRIME: BREAK AND ENTER TO SHEDS
DATE: March 3, 2017
RCMP FILE: 2017-10448 and 2017-10460
Two neighbouring properties on the 8000 block of Highway 97 N in Lake Country had sheds entered in recent weeks. Some tools were taken from an insecure shed on one of the properties. Tools stolen include an orange Husqvarna model 385 saw, an orange Stihl leaf blower (model BG85 / s/n 255993322), an orange Stihl hedge trimmer (model HS45 / s/n 805416963), and an orange 8’Stihl pole saw. At the other property the suspects entered a shed and a trailer. The culprit jacked up a vehicle, perhaps in order to steal the wheels, leaving a grinder beside the vehicle. A flat screen TV was stolen from the trailer.
If you know anything about this crime, or any other crime, call the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net. Your information will be kept confidential and could lead to a reward of up to $2000.00.
CRIME: THEFT OF TRUCK
DATE: March 6, 2017
RCMP FILE: 2017-11032
A Ford truck was taken from a driveway of a home on the 12,000 block of Oyama Road in Lake Country between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6th. All keys are accounted for and patrols were made in the area with negative results. The owner states that there is a crack in the radiator and the vehicle may not have made it too far. The truck is a grey 2004 Ford F350 with VIN 1FTSW31P84ED97731 and BC license plate number KK0135.
You can help catch these suspects and qualify for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.
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