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: BREAK AND ENTER TO TOOL SHED
DATE: January 14, 2020
RCMP FILE: 2020-2479
Sometime between 7:30 p.m. on January 13, 2020 and 10 a.m. the next morning tool sheds at a home on the 6700 block of Thorne Road in the Peachland area was broken into. Suspects entered by prying open the shed doors and emptied them of a long list of tools and hunting gear. Some of the more recognizable items include a Honda 2200i portable generator, a Ridged 18 volt air compressor, a Ridged 18 volt vacuum, a Hobart 100 Fluxcore welder, a Nitro Ten Point crossbow and carrying case, Swarovski Range Finder binoculars, a Browning trail camera and other assorted hunting gear and clothing (serial numbers are not yet available).
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 FROM GROCERY STORE
DATE: January 18, 2020
RCMP FILE: 2020-3433
A loss prevention officer from a grocery store located on Dobbin Road in West Kelowna contacted West Kelowna RCMP to report a shoplifter caught on video leaving with almost $200 in goods on January 18, 2020. The male is described as a slim Caucasian between 25-30 years old, 6’0” tall wearing a black jacket, grey hoodie, blue jeans and black sneakers.
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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