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 www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.

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CRIME: THEFTS FROM CAMPSITES

DATE: ONGOING

RCMP FILE: 2011-35457/37344

Anyone camping in the Okanagan should be reminded to secure belongings before retiring for the evening. Lake Country RCMP have had several complaints of missing items from different campsites in the area. The most popular item to be taken seems to be coolers, most often full of alcohol. A couple of zero gravity chairs, food and some medicine are also missing.

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 Dirt Bike

DATE: July 3, 2011

RCMP FILE: 2011-30419

Lake Country RCMP are investigating the theft of a dirt bike from the back of a pickup truck that was parked at the boat launch at Oyama Lake. The bike is a 2006 KTM SFX dirt bike, serial # VBKMXJ4366M000284, orange in colour and missing the gear shifter.

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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