Coroner investigates
The BC Coroners Service is investigating a report of a body found near Tucelnuit Lake on Monday.
“Right now investigations are at a very preliminary stage, and I don’t have any further information to provide,” said Coroner Barbara McLintock on Tuesday.
Police were on scene Monday at the corner of Tucelnuit Drive and Teal Street, where the area was cordoned off with yellow tape.
Police warn of computer scam
The Oliver RCMP is warning residents to beware of a suspected telephone scam regarding computer repair services.
The detachment received a complaint from an Oliver resident who reported a problem she’s been having with a telephone solicitor.
For the past two years the complainant has been contacted and “harassed” by a so-called Microsoft representative.
The complainant believed the contact was a scam and advised the caller regarding her suspicions. She warned that if the calls continued, she would report the harassment to police.
Coincidentally, the complainant purchased a new computer and began experiencing problems with the machine.
The purported Microsoft agent contacted her again, and due to the fact she was having computer problems, she relented and invited the representative to assist her. At this point it was requested that she pay $299 to allow the agent to access her computer and solve the problem.
“The complainant made the payment to Microsoft and now she is unable to access her hard drive at all,” said local Sgt. Ken Harrington.
Lock it or lose it
Don’t go crying to the RCMP if you have something stolen from your unlocked vehicle.
This is the time of year when residents leave their windows rolled down and doors unlocked – a warm weather attitude that thieves take advantage of. Once again, police are urging residents to “lock it or lose it.” In other words, don’t be a goldmine in the eyes of would-be thieves.
“If we all worked together we could reduce the potential for thefts from vehicles. Lock your doors, roll up your windows and keep these items out of sight,” said Oliver Sgt. Ken Harrington.
The following is a list of the top 10 items that bandits love to steal: Smartphones, personal electronics, work tools, credit cards and identification, stereo equipment, cash and loose change, car parts, garage door openers, sunglasses, and keys.
