RCMP investigate theft of massive piece of equipment

Kelowna RCMP is investigating a report of a theft from a construction site in Kelowna.

The complainant said a male suspect was captured on video breaking into and then stealing a large orange Skytrak Telehandler 10054 from the site in the 2100 block of Optic Court on Sunday night (March 19).

Police were advised the suspect entered the site on foot from the highway side and then loaded the machine onto a semi truck and flat deck which was parked nearby on the corner of Pier Mac Way and Lochrem Road.

“The Kelowna RCMP is fully engaged and will use every investigational avenue in an effort to bring those involved to justice and return the equipment to it’s rightful owners,“ Const. Mike Della-Paolera said.

If you have witnessed this theft or have dash camera recordings from Sunday night between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m from the general area or along Hwy 97N, contact the Kelowna RCMP at (250) 762-3300 and reference file number 2023-14822.

You can also report anonymously through the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.