Police seek owner of valuable dental equipment

RCMP are trying to locate the owner of a device used in the dental industry that is believed to be valuable.

Mounties in Kelowna received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the 2000 block of Harvey Avenue on Aug. 14.

Police attended and located the vehicle, which appeared to be an abandoned rental van.

During a search of the vehicle, a piece of specialty equipment, a Procera Scanner Mod 50 in a large carrying case was found.

Police say further investigation into the scanner suggested it has significant value and is used in the dental industry, but its origin remains unknown.

“This equipment is highly specialized and our online research indicates that it is also valuable. Whoever is missing it surely would want it back,” Const. Mike Della-Paolera said.

If you recognize this equipment and are able to provide documentation of ownership, contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 and reference file number 2023-47850.