A Kelowna woman who allegedly stole a bait car during the long weekend was arrested, police say.
Kelowna RCMP say the 39-year-old woman stole the car during the early hours of Saturday, July 30.
“A short time after the activation, officers located the vehicle which was occupied by a lone female driver,” said Kelowna RCMP.
“The female, a Kelowna resident who is well known to the police, was arrested without incident. She was also arrested for three outstanding warrants.”
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Police say the woman has been released from custody for a future court date, and that information is being forwarded to the B.C. Prosecution Service for review and charge approval.
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“We are actively using the bait car and bait bike technology to curb thefts within the City of Kelowna,” said Kelowna RCMP Const. Mike Della-Paolera.
“I am seeing that many of these crimes are being committed by repeat offenders.”
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