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RCMP looking to reunite owners with various keys after arrest of 3 suspects

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are looking to reunite the owners of various keys located during the arrest three suspects in an alleged stolen vehicle.

On Oct.10, just after 2 p.m., the North Okanagan RCMP Prolific Offender Unit located a suspected stolen vehicle in the 3000 block of 29th, Ave in Vernon. Officers quickly converged on the stolen Honda CRV that was originally reported stolen out of Salmon Arm, where three occupants were arrested.

<who>Photo Credit: RCMP

A 39-year-old man, 50-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, all known to police, were arrested without incident and taken into police custody. Upon search of the vehicle, officers located what appeared to be a significant amount of stolen property.

“In particular of interest to the police was a box full of keys that we believe to be stolen and are now searching for the rightful owners,” says Cst. Kelly Brett. “Often keys are stolen out of cars, garages and personal belongings and can be costly having to get home, business or vehicle keys re-cut and or replacing door locks.”

Louis McIlvenna, age 39, has now been charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of identification documents and theft of credit card. 27-year-old Lexa Owen, has now been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking. The other passenger, 50 year Vernon man, was released from custody and faces no further charges.

If you recognize any of the keys shown in the photo below, please contact Cst. Beaulieu at 250-545-7171 and reference file #2018-24211.



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