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Crime-Stoppers

Unsolved crimes: Kelowna

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 

 

CRIME:           DEBIT/CREDIT CARD FRAUD

DATE:             June 13, 2018

RCMP FILE:   2018-32627

A woman left her wallet at a local downtown business on June 12th and when she discovered it missing found that several charges had already been processed on her debit and credit cards.  The suspect had also attempted to open a PayPal account with the banking information.   Kelowna RCMP were able to obtain this photo at one of the convenience stores the cards were used at.  If you can ID this male person of interest please let contact Crime Stoppers.

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 TOOLS FROM TRUCK

DATE:             June 13, 2018

RCMP FILE:    2018-32543

On June 13th an attempted theft of truck turned into a theft of tools when thieves were unable to start a truck parked on the 1700 block of Muir Road, just off Highway 33 in Rutland.  Thieves pried open the door to the truck and tried to steal it, but apparently there were issues with the ignition.  Instead they stole a significant number of Makita tools, all with the initials “RK” marked on them.  Stolen tools include:  a Makita job site radio, Makita soft carry bag holding a battery charger, two white Makita 18volt drills and a Makita reciprocating saw (s/n 355461) (no initials on the saw).

            

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.

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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Crime Stoppers empowers regular people to fight back against crime. Anyone can submit an anonymous tip by using our tips line, and if that tip leads to an arrest the individual will receive a reward for their efforts.

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