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Penticton  

No shirt, no shoes, no freedom

Despite attempts to hide in the surrounding bush, a 20-year-old man from Nanaimo is in custody thanks to Tig the police dog.

Around 12 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 23, Osoyoos RCMP attended a home on Gravenstein Drive in an attempt to arrest Dillan Cote on outstanding warrants.

When police arrived, they found Cote who fled, shirtless and shoeless, from the home.

The warrants included charges of Possession of Stolen Property and Obstruction in connection with separate incidents in Penticton, BC and Edmonton, Alberta. 

Additional resources from the Oliver RCMP, Keremeos RCMP, Regional General Investigation Section and Penticton Police Dog Services made their way to the area to assist with the search.

Police service dog "Tig" immediately established a track and was able to safely locate Cote hiding in the bushes nearby.

Cote remains in custody on the strength of the outstanding warrants. He could face additional charges as the investigation continues.



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