Image Credit: Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP

By Pete McIntyre / Vernon Matters

Vandalism

Video surveillance captures Vernon-area vandalism suspect in the act

Jun 18, 2020 | 8:50 AM

VERNON, B.C. — New technology has given police a better chance of finding a vandalism suspect after an incident in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park near Vernon.

On Tuesday June 16, between 7:00 and 7:45 p.m. an area resident parked their vehicle at the Cosens Bay parking lot in Coldstream when they went for a mountain bike ride in the park.

The vehicle owner returned to find an unknown suspect had caused damage to every door, quarter panel, hood, trunk and the driver’s side window.

“Unbeknownst to the suspect, the vehicle is equipped with video surveillance and captured photos of the suspect as he walked around the vehicle,” said Cpl. Tania Finn, media relations officer.

“The technology on some of these newer vehicles is actually amazing and the photos that were provided to us are very clear,” said Finn. “The suspect caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to this vehicle and we are hoping someone recognizes him.”

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The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 18 to 25 years old, with short dark hair wearing an orange colored tie dyed t-shirt, dark colored shorts, black velco runners with black socks and carrying a silver colored scooter.

Image Credit: Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP

Anyone with information regarding the mischief file is urged to contact Const. Samantha McClellan of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at (250)545-7171, remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.