Kamloops RCMP are asking residents to check their security cameras, after three suspects fled through the downtown area early Friday, Nov. 22.
Police said in a news release that a Kamloops RCMP frontline officer was patrolling the Halston Connector, when he attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a truck and trailer at around 4:40 a.m.
Attempts to stop the suspect on Mount Paul Way were also unsuccessful.
The truck and trailer then fled onto the highway, struck a semi-truck, then entered the city, where the trailer struck several parked vehicles before dislodging on Battle Street.
Police said another vehicle was located inside the trailer.
“The investigation would later reveal that the truck and trailer were both stolen, and firearms were present inside the vehicle,” said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP Detachment spokesperson.
“The suspects continued on in the truck, then abandoned it on Bluff Place and fled on foot. Three suspects were seen running throughout the downtown and through backyards, as police officers, including the Police Dog Service Unit, looked for them.”
A dog was discovered inside the truck and taken to an animal shelter.
The truck, described as a silver crew cab with a canopy, was reported stolen out of Williams Lake and the trailer from Quesnel.
“Occurrences such as these which involve the presence of stolen vehicles and firearms, are very concerning to police and the public, and we are asking residents to please check their video and dash cameras for any alerts from the early morning hours that could be related to this ongoing investigation,” said Cpl. Evelyn.
The trailer has since been towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-38262.
