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By Aaron Schulze

Hot Car

Red convertible reportedly stolen out of Valleyview may be involved in Juniper Ridge thefts

Dec 7, 2023 | 12:30 PM

KAMLOOPS — UPDATE (1:10 p.m.): RCMP say the stolen red Jaguar has been recovered in Valleyview. Two people were arrested.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828-3000 and refer to file number 2023-43127.

EARLIER: Residents in Kamloops and area are asked to keep their eyes peeled for a red convertible that was stolen out of Valleyview.

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say officers were called to a gas station on the 1700-block of Valleyview Drive for a report of a stolen vehicle at around 10:20 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 7). Shortly after, at around 11:15 a.m., police say officers were told of a red Jaguar model XK8 with a black soft top, with B.C. license plate LN 338B on Galore Crescent in Juniper Ridge, where someone associated with the car was stealing boxes.

“It’s very early in the investigation, but both reports involve a red convertible, indicating they may be related,” Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says. “The vehicle stands out and officers are currently conducting patrols. If anyone sees a car they think may be related, please contact police as soon as possible.”

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Anyone with information or dashcam or surveillance video that may have captured the red convertible is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP.