Suspected fraudster arrested in Salmon Arm

SALMON ARM – Salmon Arm RCMP have arrested a male suspected of using stolen credits cards at businesses in the area.

A media release from the Salmon Arm RCMP says officers in marked and unmarked cars arrested a male in his mid-30s shortly before noon today, Jan.16, at the Salmon Arm industrial park. At the time of the arrest, the male was determined to be driving a stolen vehicle believed to be from Vernon. The media release says the suspect is believed to have used stolen credit cards at local businesses in the area.

The release states the arrest was uneventful and the RCMP is investigating and charges have yet to be determined.

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