Hit and run to Speed Reader Board – Stolen licence plate DK5869
Cranbrook
2022-07-13 13:54 PDT
File # 2022-6025
At approximately 9:30am this morning, Cranbrook RCMP received a call regarding a hit and run on Victoria Ave near 10th Street South. A black F150 pickup with BC license plate DK5869 was observed colliding with a speed reader board and fleeing South bound towards the Gold Creek area. Investigation later determined the attached license plate DK5869 had been stolen from an unsuspecting resident. Investigators have identified several related incidents of plate swapping and urge area residents to confirm their own license plates.
Cranbrook RCMP would like to acknowledge the quick actions of the witnesses who were able to quickly photograph the offending vehicle and notify police
, says S/Sgt Barry Graham, detachment commander Cranbrook RCMP.
Released by:
S/Sgt Barry Graham
Cranbrook RCMP
For media inquiries contact:
Cst. Katie Forgeron by email at kathy.forgeron@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or by phone at 250-417-4908
Follow Us:
- Date modified: