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Kimberley B&E suspects arrested in Cranbrook
On Tuesday July 3, two suspects believed to be involved in a Kimberley break and enter were arrested in Cranbrook.
The investigation began when Kimberley RCMP received report of a theft that occurred around 7:30 a.m., reported Sgt. Chris Newel, Kimberley RCMP Detachment commander.
The owner of the building got an alert and through a video stream and noted a person removing tools and other items from his shop and putting them into a car. Police were contacted and learned two subjects had purchased a motor home from the complainant the night before. He was able to provide addition information on the suspects, vehicle descriptions and the fact they might be in Cranbrook.
Cranbrook and Kimberley RCMP officers conducted patrols and located the suspect vehicle just off Highway 3 west of Cranbrook. A male and female were arrested. A short time later the motor home was located.
Police believed stolen property was inside the motor home and applied for a search warrant.
A Judicial Justice of the Peace authorized the search warrant and police executed the warrant the morning of July 4. Inside was the stolen property from the Kimberley break and enter.
The 44-year-old male has five outstanding warrants of arrest and was held in custody. Police also found items reported stolen from a vehicle in Vernon on July 1.
“The investigation and arrest was a result of excellent team work by Cranbrook, and Kimberley General Duty members, Police Dog Service, the Crime Reduction Unit and Traffic Services,” stated Sgt. Newel.
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