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February 21, 2024 - 2:06 PM
Kamloops RCMP arrested a man wanted for robbery after receiving reports of an unresponsive individual in a running vehicle.
On Feb. 19, the Kamloops RCMP responded to reports of an unresponsive person in a running vehicle at the 400 block of 10 Avenue, according to an RCMP news release.
Upon their arrival, officers located a Honda Pilot where the unresponsive individual was spotted, the car was later reported as stolen.
“Officers turned off the vehicle and recognized a man inside as wanted on an arrest warrant related to a Kamloops robbery in August,” Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said in the release.
He was held in custody for a bail hearing and was released with a court date.
Two long guns were found in the vehicle and seized.
An investigation into prohibited driving, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and breach of release order is ongoing and a separate one into the report of the theft of motor vehicle.
The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the individual received a 24-hour driving prohibition due to drug impairment under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Anyone with video footage or information relating to the investigations should contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-5082.
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