Motorcycle theft in Kelowna leads to the recovery of stolen vehicles

A report of a stolen motorcycle in Kelowna led to over $50,000 worth of items being recovered.

Kelowna RCMP received a report of a KTM motocycle being stolen from a residence in north Kelowna in the early morning hours of August 15.

Surveillance footage from the area was obtained and used to identify the male suspect.

On August 19, officers spotted the stolen KTM motorcycle and attempted a traffic stop, but the rider fled at a high rate of speed and got up on the sidewalk, putting the public at risk, so police decided not to pursue.

The following day, the Kelowna RCMP Target Team observed the man with the stolen bike on a property in Glenmore, and arrested him at the scene.

During the arrest, officers also discovered three other stolen motorcycles, a stolen quad, and a stolen RV trailer. The items, which had a combined value of approximately $51,000, were recovered by police.

Police also seized the suspect’s vehicle as it was believed to have been used to commit the thefts.

The suspect, a 34-year-old man, was arrested but later released on conditions.

“This result was only possible with the assistance of surveillance footage from the area and highlights the importance of the public in assisting police in investigations,” Sgt. Laura Pollock, Kelowna RCMP’s media relations officer, said.

“Our team regularly utilizes surveillance footage from security cameras to gather intelligence and identify suspects and safely apprehend those responsible for motor vehicle thefts and other property crime. The Kelowna RCMP is dedicated to the safety of the public and their property and continues to pursue those who engage in criminal activity within our community.”