News release

Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles - September 17 to September 30, 2025

October 12, 2025 - Salmon Arm, British Columbia
From: Salmon Arm RCMP

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September 18

Harbourfront Dr: At 4am a man reported his 2025 Ford F-150 was stolen from a parking area sometime in the last 30 minutes while he was working out at a nearby gym. The man reported there was a set of vehicle keys in the centre console of the truck. The man was able to track the live location of the truck, which was already in Vernon. Vernon RCMP located the truck and arrested the single occupant inside. The file remains under further investigation. 

Salmon Arm RCMP have noted an increase in theft from vehicle, and vehicle thefts. These are generally crimes of opportunity. You are more likely to be a victim if you leave valuables in your vehicle, and your vehicle is more likely to be stolen if you leave the keys inside your vehicle when unoccupied. 

September 20

5th Ave SE: At 11am a man reported his wallet was stolen from his unlocked vehicle while it was parked on 5th Ave SE. The complainant reported some cash, ID, and various bank and credit cards was stolen, all of which had been cancelled. There were no witnesses or video to pursue the matter any further. 

September 22

70th St SW: At 10:45pm Salmon Arm RCMP were on pro-active patrol and stopped a white Chevrolet Trailblazer to assess driver sobriety. The driver told the officer she had left her driver’s licence at home. The driver then provided what was later learned to be a false name and birthday. An odour of alcohol was detected coming from the driver. A breath demand was conducted, and the 24-year-old female driver blew a double “fail.” While conducting further investigation to try and confirm the driver’s identity, the officer called out the registered owner’s name to which the driver immediately looked over at the officer and replied “yes.” The driver then confirmed her actual name which showed she was already prohibited from driving. The woman was arrested for obstruction and driving while prohibited. She was released with a future court date to speak to the two criminal charges. The woman was also served a 90-day driving prohibition, a 30-day vehicle impound, and a violation ticket for open liquor in a motor vehicle. 

September 23

500 block 14th St NE: A man turned in a women’s wedding band found in a parking lot of a local secondary school. Police are hoping to return it to its rightful owner.  Owner may claim with detailed description within 90 days. Please reference Salmon Arm RCMP file 2025-5842.

September 26

48th Ave SE: Salmon Arm RCMP were conducting proactive patrols and observed a black Chevrolet Silverado with a Manitoba licence plate driving all over the road and in the wrong lane. A traffic stop was conducted to assess driver sobriety, and an odour of alcohol and noted coming from the driver. A breath demand was conducted with the 32-year-old female driver, who blew a “fail” and declined her right to a second test. Her vehicle was impounded for 30 days, and she was prohibited from driving for 90 days.

September 30

3rd St SW: At 12am an unsheltered man reported he was assaulted by two other unsheltered men approximately 3 hours earlier. Police attended and found the victim with a bloody nose. The victim refused to provide a statement to police, nor proceed with charges. The victim did tell police two men approached him and punched him repeatedly because he was being charged with sexual interference. Police were able to speak with one of the suspects who denied being involved. The file was closed due to the victim being uncooperative. 
 

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