Police apprehend suspects
Midway RCMP are pleased to announce that two suspects, one male and one female, have been arrested in connection to a multitude of break and enters and vehicle property thefts in the Boundary region, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Kelowna, Barriere, and Chase over the last two months.
RCMP are very confident with evidence that was gathered at all the scenes that these two individuals were responsible for all the offences. Kamloops RCMP received information that led to the arrests.
Bikes stolen
On Monday, April 6 Midway RCMP received a report of two children’s BMX bikes that were stolen from the same Midway location from which two quads and a firearm were taken. Police believe suspect/suspects are linked to a multitude of recent break and enters and vehicle thefts in the area.
The investigation is ongoing.
Trailer fire in Greenwood
On Tuesday, April 7, police were advised of a camper/trailer fire in Greenwood on North Kimberly. Corporal Judson Mayes told the Times there was nothing suspicious for the police to investigate.
Cell phone saves elderly man
Mayes reported that on Sunday, April 12 Midway RCMP responded to a overdue traveller who was known to have travelled up Christian Valley Road. According to the police, his vehicle broke down at kilometre 86. The elderly 84-year-old gentleman started walking down the road at 3:30 p.m. called 911 from his cell phone when he could get reception.
The dispatcher was able to locate his approximate location using GPS coordinates and RCMP found the elderly man at marker 59-1/2 shortly after midnight in poor health condition.
Emergency Health Services was called for assistance and the gentleman returned home with family and is resting.
