Police in Kelowna are working to crack down on the issue of bike theft in Kelowna.
On July 23, at approximately 12:20 p.m, a stolen bike was tracked by RCMP officers to a grassy area near Sunset Drive and Manhattan Drive, where they saw a man with the bike. The man attempted to make a getaway when officers approached, though he was arrested after a short footchase.
The 35-year-old has been released from custody and will await trial for Oct. 24.
Cst. Mike Della-Paolera said that the RCMP are taking sa国际传媒減roactive stepssa国际传媒� to address concerns of both theft and property crime throughout the city.
The investigation has been handed off to the B.C. Prosecution Service for charge approval.
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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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