Vernon RCMP seeking propane tank thieves

ARMSTRONG – Police in the North Okanagan are asking for the public's help after the theft of eight propane tanks taken from the Armstrong Co-op.

Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP received a report yesterday, Oct. 1, that a theft had taken place at 3550 Okanagan St. in Armstrong. Eight propane tankes were stolen sometime overnight, detachment spokesperson Const. Kelly Brett says in a news release.

Two suspects were allegedly seen walking away with the tanks after cutting the lock to the propane cage. It's believed the suspects fled the area in a mid-1990s style GMC pickup.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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