Three people were arrested last week following the recovery of two stolen vehicles in Spallumcheen.
On Jan. 12, police received a report of a pickup truck that was stolen in Grinrod. The caller told police a dark SUV drove onto their property and an individual exited the vehicle and took the truck.
“Both vehicles took off and the owner of the stolen truck managed to follow it southbound on Highway 97A, providing updates to police along the way,” Cst. Chris Terleski of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said.
Police said a responding officer intercepted the stolen truck while another officer coordinated the deployment of a spike belt further south on Highway 97A.
“The spike was effective, and the truck was disabled and became stuck in a field near Lansdowne Road. The driver was arrested without further incident,” Terleski added.
RCMP moved nearby to Powerhouse Rd., where the suspect SUV was found. The two occupants were taken into custody and investigators determined the vehicle had been stolen.
The three individuals were taken into custody and were expected to appear in court that day.
