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Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media ReleaseFebruary 25, 2021File: 2021-5743 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Kamloops woman. Jessica Crocker was reported as missing on February 23, as she had not been seen or heard from since January 1, 2021. Although it is not uncommon for her to leave town, it is unusual for so much time to pass without hearing from her. Crocker is described as: ·         Caucasian ·         Age 27 ·         Reddish-brown hair ·         Five feet, four inches in height ·         140 pounds ·         Medium build Anyone with information on Crocker’s whereabouts is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2021-4220.

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media ReleaseFebruary 24, 2021File number: 2021-5802 A suspect in an attempted residential break and enter was caught by Kamloops RCMP early Wednesday morning.  On February 24, at approximately 2:53 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a break and enter attempt on the 1100-block of Bentley Place. A person allegedly climbed a garden trellis to access a second-storey deck, before they were noticed and chased off by the home’s resident. While police officers were patrolling the area, a civilian alerted them to a suspicious person who was running down a long driveway on Parkcrest Avenue. Police attended the address and as an officer approached a shed, a person ran out and into the darkness. The Police Service Dog tracked the person back to a…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media ReleaseFebruary 24, 2021 Kamloops RCMP dog handlers are calling on the city’s youth to help name the force’s newest police pups. Until March 18, youngsters age four to 14 are encouraged to enter the RCMP’s ‘2021 Name the Puppy Contest’ to help find names for 13 new German Shepherd puppies – any one of which could end up in Kamloops some day. “It takes a really special dog to get through our program,” said Corporal Steve Prior, a Kamloops RCMP dog handler. Cpl. Prior has been paired with ‘Fargo’ for more than five years now and knows the difference police dogs make in the community and on the force. From helping to locate missing people, to tracking evidence and criminals -- sometimes in extremely dangerous environments…

Kamloops Detachment Media ReleaseFebruary 24, 2021File number: 2021-5352 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is sharing some important street-proofing tips with the community after a student reported possibly being followed. On February 19 around 3:20 p.m., Kamloops RCMP received a report of a suspicious person near a school on the 900-block of Southill Street. A student was walking home when she noticed a man who appeared to be following her. She returned to her school, running, and eventually lost sight of the man. The man was described as Caucasian, medium build, six-feet tall, with a grey beard to his chest, wearing a red jacket and green checkered cap. No other reports were received. “This is a great example of a student who was alert, aware of her surroundings, and did the right…

Kamloops Detachment Media ReleaseFebruary 24, 2021 It’s easier to stand up to bullying when you know you’re not alone -- it’s pretty easy to see who’s standing with you on Pink Shirt Day. On February 24, numerous Kamloops students, school staff, sheriffs, and police officers will add a splash of pink to their wardrobe to show the community where they stand against stopping bullying. “Pink Shirt Day is a reminder of what the District strives for every day, which is having programs and services that encourage healthy self-esteem and relationships, a positive sense of belonging, as well as teaching kindness, compassion and empathy,” said Vessy Mochikas, Director of Instruction, Kamloops-Thompson School District. Read the whole story at: https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=410&languageId=1&contentId=-1 Students, school board staff, Kamloops RCMP, and Sheriffs representatives stand together on…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media ReleaseFebruary 23, 2021File number: 2021-5379 A woman was investigated for offences including impaired driving after a police vehicle was struck this weekend. On February 19, around 6:55 p.m., a Kamloops RCMP vehicle was making an emergency U-turn with its lights activated when it was struck by an eastbound vehicle on the East Trans Canada Highway near Grand Boulevard. The officer inside the cruiser received minor injuries. The other vehicle drove away, leaving its driver’s side door embedded in the police vehicle’s front right bumper.  As part of their investigation, police located and arrested a woman. She received a 24-hour driving prohibition related to impaired driving and was charged with violation tickets for failure to remain at the scene of an accident and failure to yield/stop for…

Kamloops RCMP Media AdvisoryFebruary 19, 2021File number: 2021-5152 A shopping cart full of stolen merchandise was located by police following a report of a commercial alarm on Hillside Drive. Around 12:30 a.m., Kamloops RCMP attended a business on the 1300-block of Hillside Drive for a report of a glass-break and motion alarm activation.  On scene, frontline officers located a rock that had been used to break the front door glass. Surveillance revealed a man in black broke the glass, entered the store with a shopping cart, filled it up, and left. Kamloops RCMP’s Crime Reduction and Police Dog Service units assisted in looking for the suspect who was last reported heading northbound on Hillside Drive. No one was located, but police recovered the shopping cart and product on Camosun Crescent.…

Kamloops RCMP Media AdvisoryFebruary 19, 2021File number: 2021-5158 Kamloops RCMP seized cash, drugs, and a baton during the arrest of a man wanted in relation to drug trafficking offences. On February 17, around 10:45 p.m., frontline officers located a man wanted on an endorsed warrant on the 1100-block of Columbia Street West. During a search that followed the arrest, police located more than 160 grams of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and other drugs, as well as thousands of dollars in cash, drug paraphernalia, and a collapsible baton.  All items were seized as part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2021-5158. If you need to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit…

Kamloops RCMP Media AdvisoryFebruary 19, 2021File number: 2021-4716 The Kamloops RCMP are looking to identify a suspect after a man was allegedly chased by a shoplifter with a hammer. On February 13, around 8:20 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to the 1000-block of Hilltop Drive, where an employee reported he was chased through a store by a woman with a hammer after she was confronted while attempting to steal hundreds of dollars of merchandise. The suspect also allegedly threatened to stab the employee. Police patrolled the area, viewed surveillance, and seized evidence related to the offence. “We are releasing the suspect’s image in hopes that someone identifies her or better still, she does the right thing and turns herself in,” said Constable Crystal Evelyn, spokesperson for the Kamloops…

Kamloops RCMP Media AdvisoryFebruary 18, 2021File number: 2021-5156 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is investigating after a shots fired report led to the discovery of a damaged vehicle. On February 18, around 1 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to the 300-block of Chetwynd Drive after two men were reported getting out of a small grey sedan and approaching a residential address. A gun shot was heard before they ran back to their car and sped away.  Police attended the address and located a white vehicle in its driveway that had been shot in the windshield. Officers spoke with the car’s owner, canvassed the area, and viewed surveillance. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or surveillance is asked to please call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.