Update: Police identify person of interest in damage to hatchery

Update

RCMP are thanking the public and media for their assistance in identifying a person of interest in an North Okanagan mischief investigation.

Police issues images of a man who may have been involved in some damage to a chicken hatchery in Spallumcheen last month,

Mounties say the man has now been identified and the investigation into the incident continues.
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Police are looking for public tips as they try to identify a person of interest in a North Okanagan mischief investigation.

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On the night of August 23, RCMP responded to a report of damaged property at a chicken hatchery in the 2200 block of Pleasant Valley Road in Spallumcheen.

Surveillance cameras captured what appears to be seven teenage youths and one adult male walking around the property on the evening before.

“It is believed the seven youths and adult male were involved in damaging property at the hatchery,” said Const. Kelly Brett.

“Images of the youths will not be released as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act, however the adult suspect shown is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 40 to 50 years of age, bald, wearing a grey jacket, blue T-shirt, cargo style beige shorts and brown trail shoes,” Brett said.

Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to contact RCMP in Armstrong at 250-546-3028 and speak to Const. Fletcher, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leave a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.