Kelowna cops probe hurt hamster case

May 25, 2020 | 3:34 PM Kate Bouey

A Kelowna man is being investigated for allegations of animal cruelty.

“On May 14, Kelowna RCMP was notified of a social media account posting disturbing images of what appeared to be animal cruelty towards a hamster,” Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy, RCMP media spokesperson, said.

“The Kelowna RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) have conducted an investigation into the account and linked it to a local man. As a result of this investigation, a 20-year-old Kelowna man has been arrested and is currently in custody.”

Noseworthy said the case would be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service to decide if charges would be laid.

No further details were released.

Anyone with any information about the crime can contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.