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Theft
Vernon theft victim chooses kindness over anger
VERNON – After becoming the victim of a theft, a Vernon woman turned things around…
Alleged thief apprehended in citizen’s arrest in Vernon facing multiple charges
VERNON – An alleged thief tracked down and apprehended by the victim of the crime…
UPDATE: Vernon man recognizes stolen jacket, detains suspect until police arrive
VERNON – Kevin Barkhouse says his luck turned from bad to good after he noticed…
Kelowna police nab purse snatcher
KELOWNA – It didn't take long for police to find a suspected purse snatcher who…
Man steals 76-year-old woman’s purse in Rutland grocery store parking lot
KELOWNA – Police are asking for help from the public to identify a man who…
Conflict of interest delays sentencing in Kamloops, Vernon crime spree case
KAMLOOPS – A man who seriously injured two people after crashing a stolen vehicle into…
Man caught stealing Christmas from a Vernon home
VERNON – A man broke into a Vernon home and nearly escaped with a bag…
Vernon Golf and Country Club hit by thieves twice in 24 hours
“SURVEILLANCE VIDEO… SHOWED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A MALE WEARING A SANTA HAT” VERNON –…
Arrest of suspects solve multiple property crimes in North Okanagan
VERNON – RCMP say a series of break and enters in the North Okanagan over…
North Okanagan business owner publicly shames shoplifter
LAVINGTON – A North Okanagan man is hoping to deter shoplifters by exposing one who…
Wigs for cancer patients stolen in Vernon store break-in
VERNON – A Vernon business owner is still reeling after a large group of thieves…
Kelowna RCMP on hunt for suspect after attempted meat theft
KELOWNA – Police are still looking for a thief who tried to steal $270 worth…
Two men arrested in stolen truck face 38 charges in Vernon
VERNON – Police are recommending a combined 38 charges against two men who were arrested…
Kelowna crime rate continues to climb
KELOWNA – A Kelowna RCMP report says the city’s crime rate is on the rise.…
Rash of thefts meant busy weekend for North Okanagan cops and criminals
VERNON – The North Okanagan RCMP are investigating a recent string of thefts and brazen…
Police investigate after electric toothbrushes stolen from Vernon drug store
VERNON – Police are investigating an unusual theft involving high-end, oral hygiene products. Police say…
Store employee arrested after bogus report of armed robbery in Vernon
VERNON – A reported armed robbery in Vernon last week wasn’t quite what it seemed.…
Tips sought in unsolved robbery, fraud and theft cases in Kelowna area
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers are hoping you have the missing link that will…
Stolen silent auction items a setback for Vernon non-profit
VERNON – A non-profit group in Vernon is shocked and upset after someone broke into…
Two suspects in West Kelowna Walmart wheelchair theft caught on tape
WEST KELOWNA – Police have released video surveillance footage and are searching for two suspects…
Police make arrest in connection with Vernon hockey theft
VERNON – Police have arrested a man found in possession of candy and toys stolen…
Man claiming to be in medical distress forces way into West Kelowna home
WEST KELOWNA – Police have a man in custody facing charges of assault and theft…
VIDEO: Crooks couldn’t wait for Okanagan Spirits limited edition whisky
VERNON – The Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery in Vernon is hoping to identify two suspects…
“We can do something”: Vernon shopkeeper has an idea to help with business break-ins
VERNON – A downtown Vernon shopkeeper has a unique idea to help make things a…