Man facing auto theft charges

A Kelowna man is accused of stealing two vehicles, and driving them dangerously.

Police say on June 18, 2020, they were notified of an Acura Integra stolen overnight from the 700-block of Saucier Avenue in Kelowna. Later that day, officers with the RCMP Target Team witnessed the vehicle being driven by the accused, but did not attempt to stop the stolen vehicle due to the dangerous manner in which it was being operated. The vehicle was later recovered in the Peachland area.

On the morning of July 7, 2020, RCMP was notified that a white Honda Civic had been stolen overnight from the 700-block of Yorkville Street in Kelowna.

On July 9, the stolen vehicle was seen by officers on Rutland Road South in Kelowna. RCMP Air Services assisted RCMP in safely monitoring the vehicle from above. It was seen driving in a dangerous manner in the area of Pooley Road before being found abandoned in an orchard.