You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here is a recent crime 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: FRAUD/THEFT OF VEHICLE
DATE: January 6, 2018
RCMP FILE: 2018-952
On January 6th a woman parked a black 2017 Ford F150 pickup in the parking lot at George Elliott School on Bottom Wood Lake Road in Lake Country between 930 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. A suspect broke the left rear window to reach a purse that had unfortunately been left on the seat, and was also able to leave with the truck. The truck was recovered nearby the next day, but the thief used one of the credit cards to withdraw cash at a local bank. He attempted at another Lake Country bank but was unsuccessful. Lake Country RCMP would like to identify this person of interest for the fraud.
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.
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