Unsolved crimes: West Kel

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: SHOPLIFTING

DATE: April 17, 2015

RCMP FILE: 2015-18220

A West Kelowna Superstore loss prevention officer contacted RCMP on April 17th to report a shoplifting incident that had occurred at the Louie Drive store. A man selected a few items (Bluetooth speakers/headphones) from the electronics department and placed them in his backpack. The LPO attempted to detain him as he was leaving the store but he fled on foot toward Highway 97 South. Please contact Crime Stoppers if you can identify this suspect.

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.

 

DATE: May 14, 2015

RCMP FILE: 2015-23260

A man was robbed of his money at knife point while at the back door of a restaurant located on the 2400 block of Main Street in West Kelowna around 11:30 p.m. on May 14th. The suspect is described as a 5’11” tall Caucasian between 20 and 30 years old. He was wearing black clothes, eye glasses and had a black goatee or handlebar mustache. After emptying the victim’s wallet he took off in a van.

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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