Salmon Arm woman arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle in Armstrong
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ARMSTRONG, B.C. — Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say a vehicle that was left running and unlocked was stolen from the parking lot of a store on Smith Drive in Armstrong Monday (Jan. 10) evening while the owner was inside shopping.
Police say the vehicle was tracked as it travelled through Salmon Arm and into the Tappen area, where Salmon Arm RCMP officers intercepted it and arrested the driver.
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Cst. Chris Terleski says while both key fobs were with the owner, their newer model vehicle could still be driven.
“We always discourage leaving a running vehicle unattended and this incident serves as a good reminder that if you need to leave your vehicle running, ensure you use a remote start equipped with a functioning engine immobilizer, do not leave any keys in it, and never leave it unlocked,” Cst. Terleski says.
