RCMP News

Written by 107.5 Kiss FM Thursday, 29 July 2010 12:37

Submitted by Cpl Henry Proce, Lumby RCMP 

RCMP responded to 30 complaints and calls for service over the past week. Here is a sampling of a few:

Tubing down the Shuswap river near Cherryville is a popular summer attraction in the area.  However, problems began for a family the evening of July 24^th when the tubes they were floating on were ruptured due to sharp rocks in the river.  One adult and child made it to shore but three other children were stranded on the far bank with no way to get across.  Police attended the scene and summonsed Vernon Search & Rescue who brought their boat.  They were able to rescue the three from the far side of the river and there were no injuries to any of the parties.

Here's an odd one.  Lumby loves its many hanging baskets on Vernon and Shuswap streets.  While the attendant was watering the baskets early on July 23^rd, a male and female attempted to steal the water pump from the rear of the truck.  When this failed, they stole the truck itself ( which was running) , drove it some 200 meters and abandoned it in front of KBM motors.  The couple fled on foot and were not located.  If you have any info on this attempted theft, give police a call on it.

Between July 24^th- 26th, thieves entered the farm yard situated at 109 Hollingsworth Rd in Cherryville and stole some 300 liters of gas from an elevated tank.  The victim has no suspects and police have no leads to follow.  If you have information on this theft give Crime Stoppers or the Lumby RCMP a call.

Just this morning ( July 29^th) a report of a white, '95 Chevy pick-up as stolen overnight from a residence just east of Lumby at 2393 Hwy 6 was received.  The pick-up may have had the keys in it.  In the rear bed were two dirt bikes, a green 2001 Kawasaki KX100 and an '81 Honda mini - XL100.  The license plate on the truck is 2282LE.  If you spot this vehicle, don't approach but call police immediately.

Lastly, if your bicycle goes lost or missing, don't forget to check with us.  We have about 4 bikes in storage right now that remain unclaimed.  Yesterday we put a big smile on the face of a young boy who's mother checked with us and he was able to ride his missing bike home!!  If the bikes remain unclaimed, they will be given to charity.