Kelowna RCMP are looking for a lone man after weapons and other items were located in a vehicle he was allegedly driving.
Events began to unfold late Tuesday night when police attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 33, going more than twice the posted limit.
Police did not give chase.
A short time later, RCMP were notified of a vehicle speeding into a cul-de-sac in the Black Mountain area.
The man was seen running from the vehicle, through a yard and down Lynrick Road.
Police secured the area, but were unable to locate the man.
Inside the abandoned vehicle, police found a .22 calibre handgun, ammunition, brass knuckles, an extendable baton, several cellphones and drug paraphernalia.
The suspect is described as:
- Caucasian
- 6-feet (183 cm)
- Wearing jeans, pink hoodie and carrying a man bag.
If you witnessed this incident and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to contact Const. Paetz 250-980-5353.
Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.