Kelowna suspect nabbed after attempted carjackings
RCMP have one person in custody after the suspect tried to carjack a number of vehicles in Kelowna last night.
The events leading up to the suspect's arrest began to unfold shortly after 6 p.m. yesterday, Dec. 19.
"Kelowna RCMP located a green Honda which was reported stolen earlier in the day out of West Kelowna," Kelowna RCMP spokesman Mike Della-Paolera said in a media release. "After several attempts by the suspect to car jack other vehicles, he was successfully arrested."
The arrest would appear to have occurred in the vicinity of Gordon Drive and Coronation Avenue - prompting a closure of the intersection.
No further information is being released including the identity of the suspect.
“This was a dynamic and fluid event, but thanks to the Kelowna RCMP General Duty and Police Dog Service, the arrest was conducted without injury to citizens or police officers,” Della-Paolera said.
If you witnessed this event and have not yet spoken to the RCMP or have dash camera recording, contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 referencing file number 2022-77853.
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