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.

CRIME: ARSON TO VEHICLE

DATE: September 3, 2011

RCMP FILE: 2011-44209

At approximately 11:00 PM on September 3, 2011, a fire at the end of Granite Road (near Finch Road) was called in to the Lake Country Fire Department. Fire crews and RCMP arrived to find a white 1994 Cadillac Seville fully engulfed in flames. Witnesses observed a newer dark blue pick-up truck with a male and blonde female leaving the area in a hurry. The fire appears to be arson as an accelerant was used.

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 VEHICLE

DATE: September 3, 2011

RCMP FILE: 2011-44053

Thieves smashed the rear and driver side windows of a blue 2007 Harley Davidson Edition Ford F350 truck sometime between midnight and 6 AM on September 3, 2011. The truck was in a driveway on the 3000 block of Beaver Lake Road in Lake Country. Also stolen were about $1500 worth of tools and some banking documents. The truck’s VIN # is 1FTWW31P27EA54399 and was bearing BC license plate number DE8453.

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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