An anonymous tip led Salmon Arm RCMP to a property in Blind Bay where three stolen vehicles were found. 

Officers attended the residence in Blind Bay on Aug. 15 and upon arrival they spotted two stolen vehicles visible from the road. 

Police entered the property and seized a five-tonne flat deck truck with a dune buggy style vehicle, both confirmed stolen. 

Just before arriving at the property police were told of a black jeep stolen from Salmon Arm. This vehicle was also located at the residence and seized by police. 

Three non-local men were arrested, but later released without charges. 

The property owner was not home at the time police arrived. 

Anonymous tips can be helpful to police; however, they can also make it difficult to pursue criminal charges. This is because the tipster is unknown, and police have no way to follow up for more information. This can also create confusion for police if the information provided is limited, unclear, or incorrect. We encourage anyone with tips about criminal offences to provide their contact information. If the incident leads to criminal charges, police have means to protect the complainant and/or witness if there are safety concerns, stated Salmon Arm RCMP media liaison officer Constable Andrew Hodges. 

The owners of all three vehicles have been notified of the recovery.