Hit-and-run vehicle should be easy to spot

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a vehicle reportedly involved in property damage hit-and--run collision in the afternoon on Saturday, June 10 in downtown Kelowna.

At 4:16 p.m., the Kelowna RCMP received a report of a hit-and-run property damage collision that had occurred in the 1500 block of Pandosy Street.

A witness, reported that the driver of a blue Jeep Liberty failed to remain at the scene after she crashed her vehicle into a parking meter and a parking sign, which then ended up smashing through the window of a downtown business.

“Investigators are now releasing images of the suspect vehicle, believed to be a blue Jeep Liberty SUV with an Alberta licence plate attached,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “The vehicle may still be in the Central Okanagan and will likely have damage to the passenger side area of the front bumper.”

The suspect vehicle was last seen by the witness, who snapped a picture with their cellphone, as it turned northbound onto Water Street from Lawrence Avenue.

If you witnessed this incident, or know the location of the vehicle allegedly involved and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477, leaving a tip online at crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.