Male arrested after string of B & E's in Oliver
By Contributor
A 28-year-old male, who is well known to police, is currently in custody following a series of residential break and enters including a home invasion in the community of Oliver.
The male was arrested Tuesday by Oliver RCMP, with the Penticton Police Dog Services.
The string of B & E’s began Monday March 5th, at approximately 11:45 pm in the 600 block of McKinney Road.
A couple were inside their home when an intoxicated male knocked on their door and tried to force himself into the residence.
The suspect left after the owner told him to leave and then called police.
At 12:09 am police responded to a Break and Enter in progress in the 3600 block of 81st Street.
The resident found a male suspect inside their home taking a television. The suspect was challenged by the homeowner and fled the area. A distinct description of the suspect was given to police.
At 12:24 am police were called to another Break and Enter in progress in the 8000 block of 368A Avenue where the male suspect came into the residence but upon being challenged by the homeowner ran off before police arrived.
The suspect matched the same description as the one given previously.
While members were investigating the most recent break in, the RCMP were notified of another home invasion where the suspect had a knife.
The RCMP immediately attended the residence in the 8000 block of 370 Avenue and spoke with a female victim who woke up to find a male in her bedroom holding a kitchen knife.
The male ran from the scene. The female advised police that she recognized the male and could positively identify him as she knew him and his family.
Oliver RCMP members and RCMP Dog Services attended the last known address for the suspect and he was arrested without incident.
The man is facing three counts of Break and Enter, Home Invasion, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Theft under $5000, five counts of Breach of Recognizance and three counts of Breach of Probation.
Oliver RCMP are working closely with the Chief and Counsel of the Osoyoos Indian band to ensure a safe and healthy community.
