CRIME: STRUCTURE FIRE
DATE: 2008-03-10
RCMP FILE: 2008-11047
Kelowna RCMP are continuing to investigate the suspicious fire that severely damaged Gerick Cycle and Sports, as well as other businesses, on the morning of March 10th. Members of the Kelowna RCMP General Investigation Section are releasing some surveillance video footage gathered from nearby Choice’s Market with the hope that it may generate some information to assist with the investigation. You can view the video clip on the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers website, address below, and click on the far right ‘Do You Know?’ button.
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: ROBBERY
Date: 2008-03-27
RCMP FILE: 2008-14024
On Thursday, at approximately 1:15 pm, members of the Kelowna RCMP responded to a robbery which occurred at the Dilworth Motor Lodge located in the 1700 block of Dilworth Drive. An unknown Caucasian man entered the Hotel, indicated that he had a weapon, and demanded money. The suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect was last seen northbound on Dilworth Drive on foot. Extensive patrols were made in the area by Police, however the suspect was not located. Police Dog Services attended the scene and conducted a track which led to the Ramada Hotel parking lot where it was then lost.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, approximately 35 years old, 6"0 tall, with stubble on his face, wearing a black hoodie with white letters on it, sunglasses and blue jeans.
You can help catch these suspects and qualify for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net.
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