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: STOLEN BOAT MOTOR
DATE: July 12, 2019
RCMP FILE: 2019-41765
Hey, Lake Country residents please take extra precautions with any outboard motors that are openly visible as there have been several thefts in the past two weeks. The latest, a motor stolen from a boat parked on Cliffshore Court, was taken in the early hours of July 12, 2019. The boat was backed up close to the fence as a precaution but thieves still managed to cut all the cables and remove the motor. The stolen unit is a grey 2016 Yamaha 20 horsepower outboard, model F20LEHA and serial number 6AHK-1047338.
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 AT MOTEL
DATE: July 15, 2019
RCMP FILE: 2019-42417
A robbery was reported by staff at a local Lake Country motel located on Highway 97 North just after midnight on July 15, 2019. A male entered the lobby of the motel and attempted to steal a cash box. The suspect, a Caucasian male 20-30 years of age, was spotted by an employee as he was using a tool to break into a cabinet. A confrontation ensued with the suspect running empty-handed out the door toward the highway. The suspect was wearing a black jacket, sunglasses and a baseball cap.
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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