Alleged gasoline thief caught in Kamloops porta-potty

KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man is facing multiple charges after being arrested in early this morning while hiding in a porta-potty.

Police responded to a call from a witness around 4 a.m today, June 26, after she saw and heard two men hiding behind trucks at a Juniper Ridge construction site, according to a press release. When police arrived they found fuel flowing from a truck and two jerry cans underneath.

They searched the area and saw the porta-potty at the site was showing it was occupied and the door was locked, police say.

Officers were able to pry open the door and found a man inside. His clothing smelled strongly of gas.

A 28-year-old Kamloops man is facing charges of trespass at night, theft and breach of probation.

To contact a reporter for this story, email Brendan Kergin or call 250-819-6089 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.

We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above.