Unsolved crimes: West Kelowna

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: COMMERCIAL BREAK AND ENTER

DATE: May 17, 2011

RCMP FILE: 2011-21017

West Kelowna RCMP were dispatched to a tire business located on the 1200 block of Industrial Road on May 17, 2011. Suspects had climbed the fence overnight into the fenced compound and made off with approximately $5000 worth of tires. Police are looking for four 18” Colby wheels, four 18” Falcon ZE912 tires, four 20” XD108 series wheels and four Nitto Terra Grappler tires.

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: ARSON

DATE: May 19, 2011

RCMP FILE: 2011-21314

West Kelowna RCMP are looking for information on a suspicious fire that occurred at a nursery on the 1600 block of Bylands Road in West Kelowna just after 1:00 AM on May 19, 2011. Security patrolling the area noticed a stack of wooden pallets on fire at the rear of the property. The flames rose 10-15 feet before fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze. Police believe an accelerant was used to start the fire.

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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