Crime Stoppers Central Okanagan
1190 Richter Street V1Y 2K7 Kelowna, BC, Canada

If you recognize the suspect in the composite, contact Vernon RCMP or let us know. We'll pass it along, and you remain anonymous. 1-800-222-8477

Be on the look out for this trailer stolen late on February 6th in West Kelowna. The trailer is a grey 2018 Royal cargo trailer. It's 22' long, 86" high and has a unique V shape front. YT license plate number 1T1983 and VIN 2S9PK4313J1041675. File 2021-7070. If you see it, contact West Kelowna RCMP or anonymously to Crime Stoppers. www.crimestoppers.net

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is receiving reports of an ongoing fraud in British Columbia where citizens are receiving threatening letters that claim the lett...er contained a controlled substance and if payment is not made they face death. A copy of the letter can be found here: https://coquitlam.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action. See more

Today's wanted suspect is David NEWMAN. He's wanted for trafficking, possession and resist arrest.

Curtis Moyan is wanted for assault with a weapon. If your info leads to his arrest you could earn a cash reward!

Christian MORIN has a long list of charges. You could earn a cash reward if your anonymous tip leads to his arrest. Call 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip on-line through our website www.crimestoppers.net

Alleged bearspraying incident in downtown building Kelowna Kelowna RCMP is investigating after an unknown person allegedly bearsprayed the interior of a building. On November 19th, 2020 just after 9:15 a.m., Kelowna RCMP were called to a building in the 700-block of Bernard Avenue after it was reported that an unknown person had used bearspray inside. Frontline officers immediately attended along with the Kelowna Fire Department and BC Emergency Health Services. No immed...iate victims were located on scene and the building is now being aired out. The matter is now under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-250-762-3300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net Released by: Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy Media Relations Kelowna RCMP / Government of Canada

Listen to your voice of reason! Be scam smart.

If you KNOW something, SAY something. #anonymous

Frisco BILLYBOY is wanted for review of sentence and breach of conditional sentence order.

You CAN stop the abuse of a child. 1-800-222-TIPS #childabusepreventionmonth #October #Canada #SayItHere

Ashley ABEL is wanted in the Okanagan for breach. www.crimestoppers.net

File # 20-56583 Grandparent Scam Kelowna RCMP is cautioning the general public following reports of the Emergency Scam, otherwise known as the Grandparent Scam, surfacing in the Central Okanagan. In September 2020, a local Kelowna resident answered a fraudulent telephone call from Quebec, on the other end of the line was someone claiming to be a lawyer. While on the phone, a man could be heard crying in the background as the lawyer explained that the victim’s son had been in... a motor vehicle collision and that the victim had to send bail money to the lawyer on their son’s behalf to get him out of police custody. The victim attended a local bank and deposited a large sum of cash into a numbered bank account provided by the lawyer. Following the deposit, the lawyer requested further funds for damages caused to a photo radar device during the collision. The victim followed the instructions and deposited further funds into the account, but by this time the victim was growing increasingly concerned regarding her son. Later that day, the victim spoke with their son and confirmed that he was safe and sound. The investigation into the fraud remains ongoing. This was an unfortunate situation of scammers using an emotional plea to take advantage of a parent’s concern for their child and exploit it to their advantage, states Cst. Solana Paré, spokesperson for the Kelowna Regional Detachment. The Kelowna RCMP has since received further reports from citizens who received calls of similar nature who took the precautionary measure to call and confirm the call was a scam. Follow this advice if confronted with this scam or others: Watch out for urgent pleas that play on your emotions. If you have any doubts, simply end the conversation; If you have received a call or contact from someone claiming a family member is in trouble, talk to other family members to confirm the situation; Never send cash, gift cards or money transfers as payment to an unknown recipient. Released by Cst. Solana Paré Media Relations Officer Kelowna Regional Detachment

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Hundreds of anti-Covid posters have been glued to poles all over Kelowna lately and RCMP would like help to identify this person of interest. A male was seen applying the posters on CCTV cameras on September 23, 2020 at 1:22 p.m. at Stuart Park Skating Rink and also at the Queensway Bus Loop on October 3rd at approximately 5:15 p.m. The male uses a wheat paste to apply the posters which is difficult to remove. The suspect rides a bike covered in reflective tape with panier bags on the back and a bike rack over the front tire. He wears a bright yellow helmet, a black biking jacket with reflective stripes and carries a backpack with a yellow safety vest wrapped around it. If you can help to identify this male, please contact Kelowna RCMP or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers.

Mounties are still looking for Kelly BLACK, who is wanted for aggravated assault, robbery, possession of stolen property and obstruction. Call 1-800-222-8477 if you have information that could lead to his arrest.

A West Kelowna man now faces a number of criminal charges after being arrested twice in a span of just 6 days. On October 3, 2020 just after 4:00 a.m., a member of the West Kelowna RCMP Community Safety Unit located a vehicle on Julien Road in West Kelowna, which had just been reported stolen. The driver, 31-year-old West Kelowna resident Bryce Williamson, was taken into police custody without incident. During his investigation, the officer determined that Williamson was al...so prohibited from driving a motor vehicle. He was brought before the courts and subsequently released on conditions for a future court date. On October 9, 2020 the Target Team of the Kelowna RCMP Street Enforcement Unit spotted a brown Chevrolet pickup truck with an inactive licence plate. Target Team officers followed the vehicle to a residence in the 500-block of Radant Road in Kelowna where they performed a traffic stop. During that interaction, they also ran police checks on the dirt bike that had been in the vehicle and learned it had been reported stolen to police on September 30, 2020 in Penticton. The driver of the truck, who was identified as Bryce Williamson, was once again arrested. During a subsequent search investigators seized tools, an air soft gun and what police believe to be illicit drugs, all of which he allegedly possessed contrary to court orders he is currently under. Further, he was determined to still be a prohibited driver. The BC Prosecution Service has approved several charges including theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, possession of stolen property, Driving while prohibited, failure to comply with a release order and breach of probation. On October 10, 2020 Bryce Williamson was denied bail and has been remanded in custody. He will next appear in Kelowna Provincial Court on October 26, 2020 As the matters are now before the court no further information will be released. Released by: Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy For media inquiries contact: Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy by email at [email protected] Media Relations Kelowna RCMP / Government of Canada

Kelly BLACK is wanted for aggravated assault, robbery, obstruction and possession of stolen property. If you see him, please don't approach him but call 1-800-222-8477 or www.crimestoppers.net

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Joseph Perkins has a warrant for mischief. If you have info, let us know. www.crimestoppers.net

Kelowna RCMP is asking the public’s help to identify these three suspects who continue to vandalize our community. "AWKWRD" has been linked to roughly 300 tags to various structures throughout the Kelowna area. "SOJA" has been active in the downtown core, with more than 300 incidents over the summer. "SOCIAL" has tagged numerous public and private properties throughout Kelowna.... These types of crimes are often discounted by the public as nuisance issues, says Cpl Jocelyn Noseworthy of the Kelowna RCMP. But the reality is this isn’t a victimless crime. Vandalism such as this takes away from the beauty of our city, and it encourages other criminal behaviour. Anyone with any information about this crime can contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.

Today's Kelowna's Most Wanted is Joel McGILLIS who is wanted for trafficking. www.crimestoppers.net

Mehus is wanted for possession of stolen property, dealing with identity documents and fail to appear. If you know where she is contact us - it's anonymous!

2006 January 9/10 'Michael James BOSMA' aged 25 VANISHED 'Without A Trace' from KELOWNA British Columbia CANADA... http://michael-bosma.memory-of.com/About.aspx http://www.411gina.org/cases/bosmamichaeljames.html

A yet to be identified suspect behind the wheel of a passenger car, which failed to stop for police in downtown Kelowna, allegedly caused a chain reaction hit and run collision, which involved a total of five vehicles. On October 8, 2020 just after 6:30 p.m., a front line Kelowna RCMP officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a black Chevrolet Malibu on Harvey Avenue. The suspect vehicle failed to stop for the officer and fled onto Water Street. Given the dangerous man...ner in which the vehicle was being driven, the police officer did not pursue. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading down Leon Avenue at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle collided with a Ford F150 pickup truck at the intersection of Bertram Street and Leon Avenue. The force of the impact caused the Malibu to further collide with several parked vehicles and a light standard. The driver and sole occupant of the Malibu fled the scene on foot. Officers arrived on the scene soon after the crash and immediately rendered assistance to the driver and passenger of the F150 pickup. Fortunately the man and woman, who had been visiting Kelowna from the West Kootenay’s, were relatively uninjured. An extensive search of the area was conducted, however the hit and run suspect was not located. RCMP has seized the suspect vehicle, which was towed from the scene and remains part of the ongoing criminal investigation. This driver unnecessarily put everyone in the area at risk with his dangerous behaviour, says Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy, spokeswoman for the Kelowna RCMP. Looking at the amount of damage caused to the vehicles involved, it is extremely fortunate that no one was seriously injured or even killed in this collision. RCMP is appealing to anyone who may have dash camera footage or video surveillance footage, of the area which shows the suspect vehicle prior to the crash, during the crash or captures the suspect fleeing on foot following the collision to come forward. If you witnessed this hit and run crash and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-250-762-3300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net. File 2020-63081 Released by: Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy Media Relations Kelowna RCMP / Government of Canada

The latest Crime Maps for the Central Okanagan have been released. How's your neighbourhood doing? https://www.crimestoppers.net/crime-maps/ #centralokanagan #crimemaps