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West Kelowna RCMP seek three individuals wanted in kidnapping investigation

November 3, 2026 - West Kelowna, British Columbia
From: West Kelowna RCMP

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File # 2026-55145

West Kelowna RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating three individuals who are wanted on unendorsed warrants in connection with an alleged kidnapping and aggravated assault investigation.

The warrants relate to charges stemming from a West Kelowna RCMP investigation into an incident that occurred on August 26, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m. A victim was allegedly assaulted and forcibly taken from a business located on Industrial Road in West Kelowna.

As a result of the investigation, charges have been laid and arrest warrants have been issued for three individuals.

Crystal Richard

Wanted for:

  • Kidnapping
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Assault with a Weapon

Description:

  • Indigenous female
  • 178 cm (5'10")
  • 69 kg (152 lbs)
  • Slender build
  • Brown eyes
  • Long brown shoulder-length hair

Briaden Rosch

Wanted for:

  • Two counts of Kidnapping
  • Forcible Confinement
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm

Description:

  • Caucasian male
  • 183 cm (6'0")
  • 91 kg (201 lbs)
  • Stocky build
  • Green eyes
  • Short brown/blonde hair
  • Full blonde/red beard

Scott Chambers

Wanted for:

  • Kidnapping
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Assault with a Weapon

Description:

  • Caucasian male
  • 183 cm (6'0")
  • 82 kg (181 lbs)
  • Fair complexion
  • Hazel eyes
  • Black hair

Police believe the individuals may be travelling throughout British Columbia. The public is advised not to approach these individuals and to contact police immediately if they are observed.

"This investigation remains active and investigators continue to work to locate these individuals," said Cst. Ash Puri, Media Relations Officer for the West Kelowna RCMP. "We are asking anyone who has information about their whereabouts to contact police immediately. The public should not approach these individuals and should instead call police if they are observed."

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Crystal Richard, Briaden Rosch, or Scott Chambers is asked to contact the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880 and quote file 2026-55145. 

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online.

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Contacts

Constable Ash Puri
Media Relations Officer
West Kelowna RCMP
ash.puri@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
250-768-2880
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