The watchful eyes of a local tow truck driver, a BC Conservation officer and a Columbia Valley RCMP officer resulted in a stolen vehicle arrest Saturday evening.

On August 22, at approximately 7:35 p.m., Cpl. Brent Ayers was flagged down south of Invermere and initiated a possible stolen vehicle investigation.

A quick patrol was made north towards Radium Hot Springs and a lone Alberta registered rental vehicle was noted to be parked along one of the rest stops overlooking the Columbia Valley wetlands, along Radium Hill on Highway 93/95.

“Within a short while a lone male appeared from somewhere below the bank. Upon initial contact the male advised he was not associated to the vehicle, was waiting to be picked up and provided a name that was later to be confirmed as false,” Cpl. Ayers reported.

Confirmation was made with the rental company out of Edmonton, Alberta that the vehicle was stolen and had not been reported as of yet to law enforcement. A couple clues with a quick search of the abandoned vehicle and the male was identified. The male was arrested for Possession Of Stolen Property Over $5,000 and Breach of a Recognizance stemming from an incident with the Edmonton Police Service.

“The male attempted to resist arrest, but the decision was made for him without further problems. Thanks to the BC Conservation Service as well as Club Towing their watchful eyes,” Ayers said.

Pending Provincial Crown approval the male will be attending court on October 6 to deal with charges.

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