Kamloops cops stop delivery van thief with spike belt

June 13, 2025

Someone stole a delivery van in Kamloops and police deployed a spike belt on the highway to stop them.

Kamloops RCMP were called about a van theft on the North Shore near Tranquille Road and Simcoe Avenue around 11 a.m. today, June 13, according to a press release from police.

The thief drove off and officers saw the delivery van driving dangerously and erratically. Police decided to use a spike belt near Grand Boulevard as the van was coming to a stop west of Pat Road on the East Trans Canada Highway.

The driver was arrested and police anticipate they will be charged.

Anyone who saw the incident or has dash camera footage has been asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file number 2025-18465.

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