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: Attempted Arson

DATE: Sept 25th 2012

RCMP FILE: 2012-53988

On September 25, 2012 at 2:30 AM, the Kelowna RCMP received a report of an attempted arson to the Mediterranean Market, located at 1078 Lawrence Avenue. The two male suspects were interrupted and observed fleeing in a large, black, newer-model, GMC 3500 diesel pickup truck with the following options/accessories attached:

• Larger (22-24") after-market tires on silver rims;
• Allison Dynamic decal on side of truck;
• Silver chrome or brushed aluminum “head ache” rack in box of truck with 6 welded vertical (on a 15-20 degree angle) rods;
• In the middle of the “headache rack” there was an opening to the rear window. Affixed to the window was a “Kreator” decal (see attached);
• Two LED amber clearance/marker lamps were attached to the top of the headache rack facing backwards. 

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: Stolen Truck and Welder

DATE: Sept 20th 2012

RCMP FILE: 2012-52805

On September 20, 2012 police received a report of a stolen truck and welder from the 4000 block of Westridge Drive. The truck is a white 2002 Dodge Ram, diesel engine, licence number CB7690. There was a Lincoln Welding Machine in the box of the truck Ser # C1060300274.

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.