One man is in custody after leading RCMP officers on a car chase that started in the South Okanagan and ended in Kelowna.
The suspect vehicle, a silver BMW, allegedly refused to stop for police in the Summerland area around 1 pm today.
The West Kelowna and Kelowna RCMP were notified that the suspect was heading their way and was reportedly driving in a dangerous manner.
“The vehicle entered Kelowna and continued driving dangerously, striking numerous parked vehicles in the downtown area,” said an RCMP release.
Given the serious risk to the public, the RCMP forcibly stopped the vehicle on KLO Road near Okanagan College.
The man behind the wheel was taken into custody and even though there were a number of cars damaged, the RCMP didn’t report any injuries to the public.
“Front line Kelowna RCMP investigators are attempting to locate all damaged vehicles and property that is related to this incident,” explained Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy.
If your vehicle was damaged by this erratic driver, call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 and cite file 2021-17724.
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