Kamloops RCMP catch up with drunk car thief passed out behind wheel

A Kamloops woman is facing drunk driving and possession of stolen property charges after passing out behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle this past weekend.

Police were called at around 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, to a parking lot in the 700 block of Tranquille Road, according to an RCMP media release. The responding officers found a stolen vehicle on a concrete median and a woman slumped over the steering wheel.

The woman was taken to the detachment and a breath sample indicated she had a blood alcohol of 240 milligrams. Going above 80 mg is a criminal offence.

The woman was released with tickets, conditions and a court date. Drunk driving and possession of stolen property charges have been recommended by RCMP.

The vehicle was returned to its owner.

Anyone who witnessed or has information related to this incident is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference 2022-29190.

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