Suspect in custody

A 30th Avenue homeowner phoned RCMP when she came home at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 16 and found a man in her house.

The man arrested for allegedly breaking into a Vernon home and helping himself to food has been remanded in custody.

A 30th Avenue homeowner phoned RCMP when she came home at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 16 and found a man in her house.

“The man had collected some of her property and also made himself something to eat and drink,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy.

The man fled the residence on foot after seeing the woman. He was arrested a short time later.

Joshua Gerald Gunnlaugson, 34, has been charged with possession of stolen property and theft under $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court today.

 

Vernon Morning Star