During the early morning hours of Friday, April 25th, Cranbrook RCMP members responded to a report of an audible alarm at North Star Motors.
In a news release, police say the investigation revealed that someone, either acting alone or with others, gained access to the business and took several sets of keys from inside.
The keys were used to steal a Grey 2021 GMC Sierra bearing BC Plate RH9897.
The stolen truck is a grey crew cab with teal and grey decals in the rear passenger window and the letters “TL” in a diamond shape on the driver side windows.
Cranbrook RCMP are seeking the assistance of the public in locating the stolen vehicle. Anyone who observes the vehicle is asked to call 911 and do not approach the vehicle or any persons associated to the vehicle.
This is the latest in a string of dealership targeted offences of recent including:
· April 7th Sun Valley Nissan – break and enter over the weekend - no property determined missing
· April 11th Cranbrook Dodge – break, enter and theft of a 2019 Dodge 2500 (recovered)
· April 12th Cranbrook Dodge – break, enter and attempted theft of vehicle
· April 12th Cranbrook Subaru – break enter and theft of a 2025 Subaru Outback (vehicle recovered after fleeing from police)
· April 25th Cranbrook Toyota – Mischief to three vehicles
Cranbrook RCMP also reminds the public to be vigilant in checking their front and rear license plates of their own vehicles prior to driving to ensure the plates are not missing or have been swapped out with another license plate.
Thieves sometimes steal a plethora of license plates so they can keep swapping the plates out, keeping fresh plates that are not yet reported as stolen in order to drive the stolen vehicle undetected for a longer period of time.
Anyone having information related to these crimes is asked to call the Cranbrook RCMP at 250-489-3471.
