RCMP arrest two suspects after ‘dynamic’ event

Two people suspected of stealing vehicles and property in the Okanagan have been arrested in West Kelowna.

RCMP in multiple South Okanagan jurisdictions responded to reports of the suspects earlier today (March 24), and one of the reported stolen vehicles was located in Penticton.

“With concern for public safety, officers used covert tactics to follow the suspects until they were able to safely conduct a vehicle stop and arrest these two individuals without injury in the Glenrosa neighbourhood of West Kelowna,” Const. Mike Della-Paolera stated.

Della-Paolera said it was a “dynamic and fluid event.”

“But with the organized cooperation from multiple South Okanagan RCMP detachments, the suspects were taken into custody without injury to the public, police officers or the two individuals,“ he said.

The individuals are being held in custody, waiting to appear in court.

Police are not offering any further comment due to “the complexity of this investigation.”

If members of the public have any dash camera recordings or surveillance video which may assist with this file, contact the Penticton RCMP at (250) 492-4300 and reference file number 2023-4299.