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March 27, 2018 - 2:20 PM
KELOWNA – RCMP are calling for witnesses and victims of a man they say is responsible for a string of armed assaults and vandalism in Kelowna last week.
Police say Tyler Fitzpatrick, 28, of Vernon, was arrested March 21 after he allegedly damaged two vehicles and assaulted four strangers with a weapon on the outskirts of downtown Kelowna.
Kelowna RCMP were called to the area of Chapman Place and Rosemead Avenue around 7:15 p.m., according to a media release.
“Using descriptions provided by witnesses and victims, RCMP tracked down and arrested their suspect in the area of Ethel Street and Laurier Avenue, after a brief foot chase,” O’Donaghey says in the release. “Our investigators are interested in gathering all available evidence and would like to encourage any and all additional witnesses to come forward to police.”
No one was hurt but Fitzpatrick was on probation and held in police custody. RCMP say he has since been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer, breach of a probation order and four separate counts of assault with a weapon.
If you witnessed any part of the related incidents and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.
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