Communities of the South Okanagan Similkameen

Apex
Bridesville
Coalmont
Faulder
Hedley
Kaleden
Keremeos
Midway
Naramata
Okanagan Falls
Olalla
Oliver
Osoyoos
Penticton
Princeton
Rock Creek
Summerland
Tulameen
Twin Lakes

Investigators from the Penticton RCMP General Investigation Section are currently investigating the suspicious death of a 57-year-old woman.

Emergency services were called to an apartment located in the 400 block of Winnipeg Street in Penticton. Upon performing CPR, they determined that the woman had sustained a gunshot wound. Foul play has not been ruled out.

At this early stage in the investigation, police have no information to suggest that this was a random act of violence.

If you have any information about this crime you are asked to call Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a Tip Online. Text SOSTIPS and your message to CRIMES(274637). You will remain anonymous. Should your information lead to an Arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2000.00. Crime Stoppers is not a Police Program and does not subscribe to Call Display.

Thefts from vehicles has once again become a problem. These thefts are mostly occurring in the south end of Penticton. Many of the thefts are occurring to vehicle which have been left insecure by their owners, however a thief will think nothing of breaking a $200 window to steal 50 cents left on the dash. Remember to secure your vehicle and keep valuables locked in the trunk.

If you have any information about these crimes you are asked to call Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a Tip Online. Text SOSTIPS and your message to CRIMES(274637). You will remain anonymous. Should your information lead to an Arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2000.00. Crime Stoppers is not a Police Program and does not subscribe to Call Display.