RCMP vehicle rammed

Kelowna

2023-10-12 13:42 PDT

File # 2023-60776

On October 10, 2023, at 6:55 p.m., officers with the Kelowna RCMP were made aware of a Dodge pickup truck parked in a mall parking lot with two individuals who appeared to be intoxicated and sleeping inside. The truck was displaying BC license plate G89876. Both the truck and the license plate where soon confirmed to be stolen

Officers were able to locate the truck, and while attempting to stop and speak with the occupants, the truck suddenly backed up, then accelerated forward and collided with the front of the patrol vehicle, resulting in damage to the police vehicle.

The truck then fled the scene, and the RCMP received multiple reports throughout the night that the truck was driving recklessly. Due to concerns for public safety, the RCMP could not engage in a pursuit.

"This was a highly volatile and dangerous situation, and we are grateful that neither our officer nor any member of the public was injured as a result of the actions of these individuals," said Cst. Mike Della-Paolera, Media Relations Officer with the Kelowna RCMP.

The Kelowna RCMP is actively searching for the grey 2008 Dodge D2500 pickup truck with possible body damage as a result of the collision. We ask the public that if you see the truck, do not approach it, but instead call 911 and reference Kelowna RCMP file number 2023-60776.

Grey 2008 Dodge truck stolen which rammed a police vehicle