On October 17th, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a resident of Killarney St reported an unknown man and woman had attempted to steal his vehicle. The two suspects left after being confronted by the resident.
Shortly thereafter, police received a report from another resident on Killarney St, in which a man and woman had allegedly pointed a firearm at a driver with the intent of stealing their vehicle. Once again, the suspects, being unsuccessful in taking the vehicle, ran away from the location.
With assistance from the public, frontline and plainclothes officers, supported by the Southeast District’s Emergency Response Team, and Police Dog Services, were successful in arresting a man and woman near Government St and Carmi Ave.
“Thankfully, no one was physically harmed during these disturbing incidents”, says Cpl. James Grandy. “With the immediate and effective deployment of policing resources, including officers from Summerland, the suspects were safely apprehended, along with a firearm.”
A 48-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both area residents, are being held in custody.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Penticton RCMP, 250-492-4300.