Suspect arrested in bizarre car theft

Police say a suspect in a possible car jacking in Kelowna is expected to face multiple charges.

On Saturday, May 28 at around 6:40 p.m., RCMP received a report that a vehicle had been stolen directly from it’s owners near the Apple Bowl on Burtch Road.

“The owner and his wife were sitting in the vehicle when an unknown, intoxicated and unclothed man, opened the unlocked trunk hatch, jumped in and told them to drive. The victims were frightened and drove a block to Harvey and Burtch before exiting the vehicle at which point the man then jumped into the driver’s seat and fled in their vehicle,” said Constable Mike Della-Paolera, media relations officer.

Police say the vehicle was located about 45 minutes later after the male had abandoned the vehicle, ran through a yard and tried to flag down another vehicle, but was unsuccessful.

“RCMP frontline members flooded the area and were able to locate and arrest the man without incident. The investigation is still ongoing, but it’s anticipated that he will face multiple charges including possession of stolen property,” said Della-Paolera.

The vehicle was undamaged and returned to its owner along with all their personal property.