RCMP in West Kelowna is looking for the suspect who was involved in the theft of multiple helicopter parts from a vehicle overnight on Friday, December 5th.
RCMP Cst Kris Clark said West Kelowna police received a report of a theft from a vehicle in the 2100 block of Peters Road at 8:10 a.m. on Saturday, December 6th.
Clark said a total of 31 helicopter parts in various boxes were removed from an Alpine Helicopters delivery truck at an estimated replacement value of $ 397,000.
Unfortunately to the thief, however, the parts are basically worthless due to security protocols for selling such items.
“All helicopter parts are given a serial number and must have traceable origins in order to be sold,” said Jill Seaton, Chief Financial Officer of Alpine Helicopters.
“The parts would be quickly noticed and reported in the event of any repairs.”
This process helps ensure the safety of helicopter operators worldwide as they know the full history of every part all the way through to production.
The stolen items include:
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DC control
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Inverter
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Double torque meter
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N1 display
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ITT ad
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Torque transmitter
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Oil-to-fuel heating
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Front cuff
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Rear cuff
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4 man seat belt recoil
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5 man seat belt recoil
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Seat belt connector half (2)
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ITT trim compensator
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Triple tachometer
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Particle separator motor
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RPM box
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Oil pressure / temperature display XMSN
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Oil pressure / temperature display C-Box
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Great heater
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Small heater
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Fuel control package
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check valve
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FM radio
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Starter relay
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Generator relay
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governor
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Engine oil pressure / temperature display
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Pressure transducer
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Pressure switch
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Hydraulic pressure / temperature display
Clark said this theft was a very significant loss and the RCMP is looking for anyone with information that could lead to the identification of the responsible person (s) or the return of the helicopter parts.
Anyone with information is asked to call the West Kelowna RCMP, Cst Gingras at 250-768-2880. Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, posting a notice online at www.crimestoppers.net, or texting your notice to CRIMES (274637) ktown.
Clark added that Alpine Helicopters is willing to pay a cash award of up to $ 5,000 for information leading to the arrest of suspects and / or the recovery of their stolen property. If you’d like to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers.
