Times-Chronicle Staff
A report of a suspiciously operated ATV led the RCMP to allegedly stolen property, including more than 100 keys to various vehicles.
On March 14 at 11 p.m., front-line officers responded to Okanagan Falls for a report of a suspicious ATV being driven on Maple Street.
The ATV was reported to have driven onto a rural property on Green Lake Road, known to police. Officers subsequently located the property, along with the ATV, which was confirmed to be stolen.
While on the property, several other items, in plain sight of officers, were also seized. This included more than 100 keys belonging to various models of vehicles and heavy equipment.
All of the seized property was removed and officers will be attempting to return them if possible.
“We encourage everyone to remember to lock up their vehicles, take photographs and record serial numbers of their property,” said Cst. James Grandy.
“Officers often come across suspected stolen property, but without being able to confirm, typically by serial numbers, they often cannot seize it or arrest the person in possession of it.”
Grandy said one of the men associated to the property was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested.
If you witness anything suspicious, or have any other information, call the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
