West Kelowna RCMP have 2 males in custody following a report of the males acting suspiciously at a West Kelowna hotel parking lot on Dobbin Rd.
On February 23, 2018 at approximately 10:30 am West Kelowna RCMP were called to a local Hotel on Dobbin Road where 2 males were reportedly trying to open car door handles in the parking lot. The males were then observed leaving the parking lot in a burgundy Sunfire car. The vehicle licence plate was obtained by a witness and Police soon discovered the vehicle was reportedly stolen from Vernon BC earlier this week.
West Kelowna RCMP immediately attended the area and located the vehicle travelling northbound on Highway 97 at Boucherie Road. Police stopped the vehicle and took 2 males into custody without incident.
A 33 year old Kelowna man and 44 year old Vernon man remain in police custody at this time. Both males are facing possible charges of Possession of stolen property and other property related offences.
“Due to the immediate call to our Police Dispatchers and the quick response of our members, RCMP were able to locate the stolen vehicle and take 2 known criminals into custody.” States West Kelowna RCMP Cst. GAUTHIER. “This is a prime example of how our community works as a team and by watching out for each other, we keep our neighbourhoods safe”.