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Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2023 File: Weekend report Feb. 17-20 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 358 calls for service from Friday Feb. 17, to 9 a.m. on Feb. 20, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Robbery report 2023-5711 A woman was allegedly robbed of cash and a bluetooth speaker downtown on Friday night. Around 9:15 p.m., on Feb. 17, 2023, Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to an assault in the alleyway behind the 500-block of Victoria Street. The victim reported being struck with an blunt object, then having her pink wallet with flowers on it stolen, along with the speaker. The suspect was described as a female with darker complexion, black hair, a black toque, and dark clothing. The…

February 9, 2023 File: 2023-1284 Do you know this woman? The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is looking for the public’s assistance identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. On Jan. 11, 2023, around 5:20 p.m., the Kamloops RCMP Detachment received a theft report of a business cellphone at a commercial location on the 1100-block of Columbia Street West. Since then, the investigator has received surveillance from the store, but has not been able to identify the person of interest pictured.The person is described as: • female • in her 30s • red hair • wearing a white hoodie and black jacket “The image is quite good and we’re hoping that the person in it, or someone who knows them, will be able to contact police so that we may…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2023 File: 2023-3442 Police urge caution when arranging encounters online A weekend robbery in a motel room has police reminding the public of the risks associated to arranging services with people online.  On Jan. 29, 2023, around 8:30 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to a motel room on the 500-block of Columbia Street West, where a man had allegedly arranged an encounter with someone online, but instead was met by two men who assaulted him with a weapon and robbed him of his wallet and phone. The suspects were described as Caucasian males: one was approximately 5’8 with a face tattoo of stars near his eyes, wearing a black and white checkered jacket, and carrying a mini sledge…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2023 File: 2023-1956 Logan Lake man facing firearm, theft charges in Kamloops A man is in custody following an investigation that occurred after a police officer was waved down by a pedestrian in Kamloops Tuesday morning. On Jan. 17, 2023, around 10:20 a.m., a Kamloops RCMP frontline officer was driving on Cammeray Road when he stopped for the pedestrian, who drew his attention to a man slumped over the steering wheel of a truck, idling at the end of Spurrway and Huckleberry roads.  Police checks revealed the truck was reported as stolen. “With the assistance of backup, the officer took a man into custody without incident,” said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson. “A search related to the investigation also…

October, 2022 File: 2022-35951 Sahali robbery: man in custody A man is facing charges related to robbery, weapon possession, and threats, following his arrest in Sahali late Friday afternoon. On Oct. 7, 2022, around 5:05 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers attended the 700-block of Summit Drive after a man allegedly stole from a business in the area, then produced what appeared to be a weapon when chased by an employee. “With the assistance of the Police Dog Service Unit, officers located a suspect nearby and took him into custody without issue,” said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson. “He was held for a weekend bail hearing and remanded until his next court appearance, scheduled for sometime today.” Justin Wade Worthington, 42, of Kamloops, is charged with one count each of:…

Kamloops Crime Stoppers Mascot participated in this fundraiser that raised over $10,000 for research!! Here are a couple of photos of Anonymoose from the event. Let's get this party started! Anonymoose and Digger hanging out with their friends, the RCMP!

Kamloops City The day a victim has to call police could be the worst day of their life. It could be the day they were assaulted, robbed -- it could be the day they lost a loved one tragically. During National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, May 15-21, 2022, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment is reaching out to remind people they don’t have to find the power to move forward alone. In Kamloops, the RCMP Victim Services Unit is available to anyone who has been a victim or witness of crime in British Columbia and their family members. The program is operated through a team of trained staff and volunteers who work with local agencies to help those affected by crime, as highlighted by this year’s theme, The Power of…

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Kamloops City 2021-09-14 09:07 PDT File # 2021-26355 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is turning to the public for help with an investigation that began in late July. Police are asking residents to please have a look at the surveillance footage from a fraud investigation which began on July 31, 2021. The images were received after a bank contacted RCMP to report a suspicious person allegedly trying to impersonate a woman whose identification had been stolen. See the full release at: https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2116&languageId=1&contentId=71285

July 29, 2021 File: 2021-25646 Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a plaque stolen from Peterson Creek Park. On Monday July 26, 2021, around 9:32 a.m., the Kamloops RCMP Detachment received a report that a memorial plaque had been stolen from Peterson Creek Park. The brass plaque was in memory of three Kamloops RCMP constables who were killed near the location on June 18, 1962: Elwood Joseph Keck, Gordon Eric Pedersen, and Donald George Weisgerber. The officers were shot and killed while responding to a call involving a man with a gun. “For someone to deface and steal a memorial honouring constables who died while trying to protect the residents of this community is really sad, it’s shameful to say the least,” said Kamloops RCMP…