Kelowna RCMP swarm neighbourhood after tracking stolen vehicle, 1 in custody
Published 9:27 am Friday, October 2, 2026
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UPDATE: 9 a.m.
Findlay Road was blocked off by multiple RCMP cruisers on Thursday afternoon after police received a report of a stolen vehicle spotted in the area.
The owner of the stolen vehicle contacted police at about 4:30 p.m., saying they had located it using a remote monitoring system.
Police located the vehicle on Findlay and took one individual into custody.
“Kelowna RCMP are working with the owner and police of jurisdiction where the theft took place to determine the circumstances of what occurred,” said Cpl. Steven Lang.
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Findlay Road in North Rutland is closed in both directions near Fitzpatrick Road for a police incident.
According to witnesses, several RCMP cruisers descended onto the street around 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
One police truck was seen driving over the front lawns of homes in an what appeared to be an attempt to block a vehicle driving on Findlay.
Officers could be heard yelling at one individual to get on the ground.
A tow truck arrived on the scene just after 5 p.m.
Capital News has reached out to RCMP for more information.
@KelownaRCMP swarm Findlay Road in Rutland. Shutting down street. Officers heard yelling at a man to get on the ground. pic.twitter.com/r0BI7NGodH
— Jen Zielinski (she/her) (@Jen_zee) October 2, 2026