Unsolved crimes: Lake Country

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 Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.
 
CRIME: THEFT OF FORKLIFT
DATE: February 25, 2011
RCMP FILE: 2011-7757

Lake Country RCMP were informed of a theft that took place sometime between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM on February 24, 2011. Thieves used a hammer to break a lock on a workshop door located on the 13,000 block of Lake Pine Road in Lake Country. They entered the building and likely dragged the small riding-type forklift out and loaded it onto a trailer in the yard.


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 Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers. Your information will be kept confidential and could lead to a reward of up to $2000.00.

CRIME: ATTEMPTED ARSON
DATE: February 28, 2011
RCMP FILE: 2011-8246

An attempt at mischief could have turned into disaster on the 11,000 block of Hare Road in Lake Country on February 28, 2011. The residents noticed motion lights were activated and went outside to investigate. They saw 2 figures dressed in black leaving northbound, detected the smell of smoke and found that a bag of garbage sitting next to the back door had been set on fire. The two suspects may have been kids from the area.

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 Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.

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