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: THEFT/UTTER THREATS WITH WEAPON
DATE: April 3, 2018
RCMP FILE: 2018-16976
A loss prevention officer at a drug store located on the 1900 block of Harvey Avenue in Kelowna contacted Kelowna RCMP on April 3rd when he was threatened by a shoplifter. The LPO attempted to apprehend the thief behind the store when the suspect pulled out a knife and threatened to stab the loss prevention officer several times. The suspect was last seen jumping on a city bus. The male is described as a bald male, approximately 6 feet tall wearing a black and grey zip up hoodie.
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: FRAUD
DATE: March 15, 2018
RCMP FILE: 2018-13430
On March 15th a wallet left in a car on Dougall Road was found by thieves and the debit and credit cards were used soon after at nearby Rutland businesses. Video surveillance shows a male and a female making purchases around 8:15 p.m. The male in the photos was accompanied by a female wearing a hat and baggy hoodie who seemed to know the camera angles and avoided being filmed.
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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