Some great news for the Kamloops Bowbenders Archery Club as equipment that had been stolen has now been returned.
Kamloops RCMP say they’re continuing to search for the suspects involved after a large number of the items were taken in late October.
Police says the recently stolen gear was located earlier this week. Bows, arrows, hats, shirts, armguards, and gloves were among the recovered items located in a bushy area of Westsyde Road on Tuesday Nov. 12.
Kamloops RCMP Detachment spokesperson Corporal Crystal Evelyn says those items were reported stolen during a break and enter at the target club on the 2700-block of Hillside Drive, Oct. 29, 2024. “As part of the investigative process, police were led to an area outside of town, where many items belonging to the group were located and retrieved by officers. Evidence was seized for forensic examination and the rest of the items were returned to the club.”
Katie Britton of the club was happy to have the items that were located returned. She said they can now begin the process of assessing which items, such as the bows, are salvageable for use, and which tools and equipment are still outstanding. “We’re really happy to have gotten some of our stuff back,” said Ms. Britton. “It’s good because now we can start to plan for our beginners’ programs again.”
Britton also wanted to recognize how supportive the community has been in providing donations and information following the break and enter.
“It was great to see so many items recovered and returned, but the investigation isn’t over yet,” said Cpl. Evelyn. “The public is encouraged to please contact police as soon as possible if they have information that could be related, including the identity of the suspects or the movements of the truck they were observed driving.”
Police are asking residents to please review the images of a male and female suspects and the truck they were associated to, said Cpl. Evelyn. Those with information are asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-35765.
