Vernon RCMP seek victims of early morning theft from vehicles

VERNON – If items went missing from your car overnight, there’s a chance police have both the culprit and your belongings.

Just before 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, police were called to the 900 block of Waddington Drive, where two employees caught a man rummaging through a staff vehicle. The suspect was flipping through papers and personal contents inside the vehicle.

Police arrested the 30-year-old man and found him in possession of several pairs of sunglasses, an iPod, a flashlight and other items. He was lodged in police cells pending an investigation of the items.

A short time later, police were called to another report of a theft from a vehicle in the 1800 block of Kosmina Drive, a block away from where the suspect was arrested.

“Our officers feel this suspect may have rummaged through more vehicles in this area between midnight and 7 a.m. today and owners may not have reported the thefts yet,” RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk said.

If you lost items like those mentioned, call the detachment at 250 545-7171 and ask for Const. MacQueen.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infonews.ca or call 250-309-5230. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Charlotte Helston

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

If you have an opinion to share or a story you'd like covered, contact Charlotte at Charlotte Helston or call 250-309-5230.

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