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) or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net

        

CRIME:           ROBBERY WITH KNIFE

DATE:             August 5, 2018

RCMP FILE:   2018-47069

A man flagged down a patrolling RCMP car minutes after being robbed at knife point downtown on August 5th.  The man was walking home at approximately 4:30 a.m. when he was approached at the corner of Gordon Drive and Cawston Avenue by a male riding a BMX bike. The man got off his bike, produced a large hunting style knife and demanded the victim’s wallet, which was handed over.  The suspect was approximately 5’11” tall, 160 pounds and was wearing a dark hoodie, blue jeans, a white hat and had his face covered by a clown style face/neck cover.  Patrols were made by the RCMP but the suspect was not located.

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:            BIKE THEFTS

DATE:              July 24-28, 2018

RCMP FILE:    2018-43688, 2018-44914

In this ever-growing world of bike thefts, please take a moment to see if you recognize any of these three bike thieves.   On July 24th a man reported that his bike had been stolen from the Chapman Parkade located on Lawrence Avenue between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Video surveillance catches this man entering the parkade at 3:56 p.m., cutting the lock and departing on the bike within seconds.  The stolen bike is a 2016 silver and blue Norco Storm mountain bike with serial number 12NCX7B038.

On July 28th a man reported his black “Iron Horse” bicycle had been stolen from the Kelowna General Hospital bike racks.  Video surveillance shows a male and a female approach the bike racks, the male cuts the lock and the two leave the area.  The male then returns to the rack, takes the bike and rides south on Pandosy Street. 

            

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.

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