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November 22, 2022 - 8:00 AM
A Penticton man who allegedly deployed bear spray after he was caught rummaging through someone else’s car has been arrested.
It happened on Sunday night, Nov. 20, according to an RCMP press release. Police responded to a residence near Duncan Avenue East as there was a report of an assault in progress and theft from a vehicle.
Levi Jo Kamps from Penticton was allegedly caught rummaging through somebody’s car. He was confronted, a struggle ensued, the victim was bear sprayed, and then Kamps fled immediately.
“Frontline officers responded with a large presence and quickly located the suspect,” Const. Dayne Lyons said in the release.
“The suspect was caught in possession of bear spray, and items believed to be stolen from the vehicle.”
Charges of assault, theft, possession of stolen property have all been approved by the B.C. Prosecution Service. Kamps has been held in custody.
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