Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / RCMP members from the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment were dispatched to the Rosedale area Tuesday night after RCMP received a bait car activation. Police were able to stop the suspect vehicle and the sole male occupant inside the stolen vehicle was safely arrested, Cpl. Carmen Kiener reports.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Bait car activation in Rosedale area

Upper Fraser Valley RCMP arrest man after he steals a bait car in Rosedale area

Aug 24, 2023 | 10:13 AM

ROSEDALE — A man has been arrested after he allegedly stole a car in the Rosedale area east of Chilliwack Tuesday night.

According to a statement from Corporal Carmen Kiener of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment, the Agassiz RCMP received a bait car activation notification in the Rosedale area at 7:42 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22. Frontline RCMP personnel accompanied by the Integrated Police Dog Services unit were able to locate the vehicle in the nearby area.

The vehicle stopped for police and the sole male occupant was safely arrested, Cpl. Kiener said. The male has been held in custody pending charge assessment by BC Prosecution Services.

“This highlights the proactive police work that is done on a daily basis by members of the RCMP Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment,” Cpl. Kiener said. “The Bait Car Program continues to be an effective way to deter and disrupt vehicle theft in our community.”

Police want to remind the public to ensure they are taking the extra steps such as locking their vehicles, not leaving garage door openers inside, and removing valuable items in order to deter auto theft and other property crimes.

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