Louis Leggett is wanted for break and enter, possession of stolen property, and trespassing (photo courtesy of the RCMP)
By Liam Verster
B&E, Trespassing

Vernon police searching for wanted man

Aug 17, 2023 | 2:00 PM

Local police are searching for a wanted man.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say 30-year-old Louis Moreno Leggett is wanted for break and enter, possession of stolen property, and trespassing.

Leggett is described as 5’5″ tall and weighing 130 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Louis Leggett is wanted for break and enter, possession of stolen property, and trespassing (photo courtesy of the RCMP)
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