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 hopes you can help solve by calling our anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visiting our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.

CRIME:         ARSON      

DATE:          August 12, 2012

RCMP FILE:       2012-43695

Multiple calls were received by West Kelowna RCMP around 2:30 PM on August 12 reporting a forest fire up Bear Creek Road between Parkinson Road and Rose Valley Road.

A multi-hectare wildfire was discovered and suppressed within a few hours.  Fire investigators have determined that the pattern of ignition is highly suspicious and is an intentional arson.

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 FUEL

DATE:          August 13, 2012

RCMP FILE:     2012-43868

West Kelowna RCMP are looking for the identity of a fuel thief who stole 800-1000 litres of diesel fuel from a mining site on Brenda Mine Road off Highway 97 C near Peachland.

Video surveillance indicates that on August 6 a vehicle attended the gate and “cased” the site.

The same vehicle returned on August 11 at 2:50 AM with a lone male who exited the truck, cut off the lock at the gate entrance and drove into the compound.  The man was driving a grey Dodge diesel truck.

The truck had a strobe light going on the dash and had orange lights on the roof.  The man driving was wearing a high visibility vest.

You can help catch these suspects and qualify for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visiting our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.