By James Peters

Vehicle’s tracking service helps RCMP locate suspected Shuswap armed robbers

Nov 13, 2018 | 1:12 PM

SALMON ARM, B.C. — RCMP in Salmon Arm are crediting a vehicle’s on-board tracking service for helping them collar a pair of suspected armed robbers.

In a news release, Staff Sgt. Scott West says police were called to an armed robbery report at a downtown ATM yesterday afternoon (Nov. 12).

The victims told police a masked man had threatened them with a knife before making off with the victims’ cash, identification and vehicle.

The man was joined by a female accomplice, and they drove the victim’s SUV toward Vernon.

Using the On-Star tracking service, police caught up with the vehicle, found the suspect pair and recovered a weapon and disguise as well as the victims’ cash and belongings.

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