Weekend report July 22-25

Kamloops City

2022-07-25 13:00 PDT

The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 437 calls for service from midnight Friday July 22, to 9 a.m. on Monday July 25, 2022. Below are some highlights from those reports.

Multiple vehicle collision

2022-25303

A collision that saw three vehicles damaged on Friday ended with police apprehending one person under the Mental Health Act.

On July 22, 2022 around 1:05 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a possible hit and run on the 400-block of Victoria Street, near the Overlander Bridge. Police arrived to find two victim vehicles and a suspect vehicle damaged.

The suspect driver was identified as having a mental health crisis, apprehended by police, and transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2022-25303.

Break and enter report

2022-25401

Police are investigating an early Saturday morning break and enter on Dalhousie Drive.

On July 23, 2022, around 3:10 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers responded to a commercial alarm at a business on the 1300-block of Dalhousie Drive. Multiple members attended and confirmed a break in and theft had occurred. A suspect was not located.

Anyone who witnessed, has video in the area, or information related this investigation is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2022-25401.

Bear spray assault

2022-25394

A frontline officer was patrolling the North Shore when he was waved down for a report of an assault with a weapon.

On July 25, 2022, just before 1 a.m., the officer was in the area of Richmond Avenue when a man stated to him that he had allegedly been approached by another man who said nothing, and bear-sprayed him near 8th Street and Tranquille Road.  The suspect was described only as wearing a long-sleeve shirt. 

Anyone who witnessed or has information related to this incident is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2022-25394. 


If you have information on crime, please contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000. Less serious crimes, such as stolen or damaged property without any witnesses or suspects, can also be reported online at https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/Kamloops.

Released by

Cpl. Crystal Evelyn

Media Relations Office
Kamloops RCMP
560 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6N4
Office: 250-828-3193
Fax: 250-828-3034

Email: crystal.evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: kamloops.rcmp.ca

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