RCMP ask for public’s help to find three wanted in West Kelowna kidnapping

Charges have been laid and arrest warrants issued for three people in connection to an assault and kidnapping in West Kelowna this past summer.

A person was assaulted and forcibly taken from an unnamed business on Industrial Road in West Kelowna at around 10:15 p.m., Aug. 26, according to an RCMP media release issued today, Nov. 3.

Police have laid charges against three people who are now wanted on unendorsed warrants.

Crystal Richard is wanted for kidnapping, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. RCMP describe her as an Indigenous female with a slender build, brown eyes and long, brown shoulder-length hair. She’s 5’2” tall and 152 lb.

Briaden Rosch is wanted on two counts of kidnapping, forcible confinement, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. RCMP describe him as a Caucasian male, 6’ tall, 201 lb. with a stocky build, green eyes, short brown/blonde hair and full blonde/red beard.

Scott Chambers is wanted for kidnapping, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. Police describe him as a Caucasian male, 6’ tall, 181 lb. with a fair complexion, hazel eyes and black hair.

RCMP don’t say how old the individuals are.

Investigators say the three may be travelling throughout the province.

“We are asking anyone who has information about their whereabouts to contact police immediately,” RCMP media relations officer Const. Ash Puri says in the release.

“The public should not approach these individuals and should instead call police if they are observed.”

Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to call West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880 and quote file 2026-55145. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online.