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Unsolved crimes: West Kel

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) or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net   

 

CRIME:           ROBBERY

DATE:             February 18, 2019

RCMP FILE:   2019-8961

A robbery was reported to the West Kelowna RCMP on February 18th by a liquor store employee who was threatened with a gun that was not produced.  Two males entered the store located on Gosset Road at 10:10 p.m. and one of the men attempted to purchase several bottles of alcohol by using the tap function of a debit card.  When the card was declined, the suspect told the clerk he had a gun and departed the store.  Both males are described as being Aboriginal, between 5’7” and 5’9” tall and 25-30 years of age. 

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:            CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERY

DATE:              February 18, 2019

RCMP FILE:    2019-8840

A clerk at a convenience store located on Boucherie Road contacted West Kelowna RCMP after being threatened with a gun while being robbed.  Two males entered the store at approximately 3:30 a.m. on February 18th and demanded cash and cigarettes.  No weapon was produced.  The first male is described as a Caucasian, approximately 6’0” tall with a medium build.  He wore a red and black plaid jacket, red gloves, a black hoodie with a black and white shirt under the jacket, a black baseball hat with white logo and a bandana covering his mouth and nose.  The second male, who stood by the door, was taller and thinner than the 1st suspect and was wearing all black.

            

You can help catch these suspects and qualify for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net.

This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.



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