Business sustains ‘significant loss’ after boats stolen
Stock photo of what stolen boats look like. (photo courtesy of RCMP)
A Kelowna business is reeling after more than a dozen of its boats were stolen.
RCMP received a call from a business in the 800 block of McCurdy Place on June 27, reporting the theft of 14 aluminum fishing boats stored in their locked compound.
The manager told police the 14 missing “Marlon Jon Boats” included seven 10-foot boats, six 12-footers, and one 14-foot boat.
The watercraft were stored along a fence inside the compound, in plain view of traffic on Highway 97.
“This theft is a significant loss to this business, especially coming out of a pandemic and going into what should be the height of their busy season,” Const. Mike Della-Paolera said.
Police are asking anyone who may have been in that area between June 20 and June 27, 2023 and may have witnessed any suspicious activity, including a truck possibly carrying multiple matching boats, to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 and reference file number 2023-36184.
“This area of town is extremely busy with vehicle and pedestrian traffic, so if anyone has dash camera recordings, or information on who might be responsible, please contact the Kelowna RCMP,” Della-Paolera added.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.