Police want to identify this man/ RCMP

By Vernon Matters Staff

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Kelowna RCMP need public’s help after Lakeshore Rd. B&Es

Jan 28, 2026 | 4:23 PM

Police are trying to make progress in their investigation of three break and enters in the Lower Mission.

They happened over six weeks ago on Dec. 9 in the 3,000 and 4,600 blocks of Lakeshore Road.

RCMP conducted an extensive canvass for witnesses and surveillance footage in the surrounding areas.

They released footage of a suspect individual and vehicle and now need the public’s help to identify those.

Police have released this image of a blue SUV/RCMP

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Anyone who knows the identity of the individual pictured is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP Proactive Enforcement Unit at 250-762-3300.

Those wishing to stay anonymous may do so by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.

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