Kelowna man arrested for throwing rocks at cyclists

A Kelowna man has been arrested after allegedly positioning himself near a bike trail and chucking rocks at cyclists. 

The rock-throwing occurred June 7 just before 11 a.m. on a bike trail near the Highway 97 UBCO overpass. Frontline officers attended the area and located the 34-year-old suspect who refused to co-operate with officers and attempted to flee on foot.

"He was arrested after a short foot pursuit and was transported to Kelowna RCMP detachment," Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy said in a press release.

He has since been released from custody on conditions for a future court date.

This matter will be forwarded to B.C. Prosecution Services for review and charge consideration.

Anyone with any information about this crime can contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.  Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.
 

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