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A 15-year-old Kelowna girl could face charges following the theft of a vehicle and some electronic items from a residence in Rutland, according to the RCMP.

Police believe an unlocked door allowed the break and enter to occur Thursday morning at the house on the 300 block of Hollywood Road South.

About eight hours later, police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle around Highway 33 and Roxby Road.

Officers searched the area and located the stolen vehicle in a parking lot.

Four female youths were taken into custody.

“During a search of the 15-year-old Kelowna teen, incidental to her arrest, investigators located the stolen vehicle's keys,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, RCMP spokesperson. “She faces potential charges and is expected to appear in court today.”

O’Donaghey thanked the members of the public who reported the suspicious vehicle.

“Often times people fail to report suspicious activity while it is occurring, because they don’t want to be embarrassed if their suspicions are unfounded. In this case the reported suspicious activity resulted in suspects being safely apprehended and stolen property quickly returned to its rightful owner.”

Police also urged residents to keep their doors and windows locked at all times.

“It often does not take long for a thief to slip into and out of your home undetected,” O’Donaghey said.