Penticton RCMP hopes the public can help identify a suspect involved in the theft of expensive helicopter equipment.
On August 26, 2022, Penticton RCMP responded to break and enter into a large helicopter hanger. The hanger door was pried open and CCTV cameras captured the suspect looking around, going through storage, and climbing into a helicopter that was housed in the facility. The suspect took a number of expensive pieces of equipment from the helicopter.
“As a result of the break in and theft, the helicopter’s operations were impacted,” says Cst Dayne Lyons of the Penticton RCMP. “The total losses are near $30,000.”
The suspect is described as:
- Male, early to mid 40’s
- Large figure
- Goatee and some facial stubble
- Curly, frizzy hair
- Shirtless, black shorts, and a blue baseball cap
If you have information regarding the identity of the man in the photo, you are urged to call the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300. To remain completely anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.