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Multiple boats stolen in Kelowna

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 29 Jun, 2023 04:08 PM
  • Multiple boats stolen in Kelowna

Police are looking for witnesses after multiple boats were stolen from a locked campground in Kelowna.

R-C-M-P say 14 boats were stolen between June 20th and 27th from McCurdy Place from within plain view of traffic on Highway 97.

The missing "Marlon Jon Boats" included seven 10-foot boats, six 12-footers and one 14-foot boat.

Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact them.

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