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Trio of suspects arrested in connection with Okanagan property crime spree

West Kelowna RCMP say the investigation is ongoing, and that anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact them at 250-768-2880 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Global News

Two men and a woman are facing criminal charges over a number of property crimes in Kelowna.

RCMP said they were called to a luxury hotel on Jan. 4 because the suspects had allegedly fraudulently obtained a room.

While speaking with the trio, officers said they noticed evidence related to other crimes.

The suspects were arrested, and police executed a search warrant on the hotel room.

“Police seized items associated to at least eight commercial break and enters in Kelowna and a substantial amount of evidence related to identify theft,” Const. Lesley Smith said in a news release.

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RCMP said they also recovered two vehicles valued at approximately $60,000, which were allegedly stolen from a local car dealership.

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Six days later, police said they executed a second search warrant at a different location associated with the suspects and recovered more stolen property and evidence of identity theft.

The 25-year-old woman, 25-year-old man and 33-year-old man are facing numerous charges, including possession of stolen property, fraud and identity fraud.

RCMP said the woman and one of the men remain in custody waiting for a court disposition on additional charges and extradition back to Alberta

Police said the investigation is ongoing, and the BC Prosecution Service is considering additional charges.

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