News release

Break and enter suspect arrested

November 13, 2025 - Vernon, British Columbia
From: Vernon North Okanagan RCMP

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Thanks to the quick eye of a community member, police were able to locate and arrest a suspect involved in a break and enter in Vernon yesterday.

Shortly before 7 p.m., on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, p.m., the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a report of a break and enter downtown Vernon.  A watchful member of the public called police after seeing a man pry a door open and enter a building in the 3600-block of 30^th Avenue.  Frontline officers responded and were given a detailed description of the man who had fled from the scene on foot.  Police conducted patrols in the area and using the information provided by the witness, were able to locate and arrest the suspect a short time later.  

“This is a great example of the public and police working together to curb crime in our community,” states Constable Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.  “When you see something suspicious, report it right away.  It helps our response and gives us the best chance to catch those responsible so they can be held accountable.”

The 38-year old Vernon man remains in custody pending an appearance in court later today.

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