POLICE – Stolen pickup truck used to ram through front of business

Police were tracking two suspects in a vehicle that was reported stolen and spotted in the Barnhartvale area after a break and enter on the North Shore.

Just after 3:30 a.m. today (Oct. 6, 2026), Kamloops RCMP were notified of a break and enter in the 800-block of Desmond Street. A maroon Ford F-350 rammed through the front door of a business, and two suspects tried to tie a tow rope around the ATM but were unsuccessful.

“As part of the investigation, Tk’emlúps Rural frontline police spotted the suspect vehicle travelling east on East Trans Canada Highway, and headed towards Barnhartvale,” said Cpl. Dana Napier.

“PDS and a drone operator assisted frontline police with attempting to re-acquire the vehicle and the suspects.”

Although the vehicle and the suspects have yet to be located, one person was arrested after entering the business when the vehicle left. That individual did not appear to be associated with the break-in.

Anyone that may have any dash camera footage along the highway or around Barnhartvale that may have captured images of the maroon Ford F-350 with rear end damage, or who has seen the truck, is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) to remain anonymous, and cite file 2026-33599.