Truck used for crime

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UPDATE: 6:15 p.m.

Kamloops RCMP state they are no longer looking for the stolen Ford truck.

Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says the vehicle was found abandoned and no arrests have been made in relation.

The RCMP investigation is ongoing.

ORIGINAL: 4 p.m. 

Kamloops RCMP are asking the public to keep a lookout for a stolen truck that has been used to conduct criminal activity over the past few days.

Cpl. Jodi Shelkie says a red and white 1996 Ford F250 pick-up, British Columbia license plate HL1085, was stolen the night of Sept. 19.

The truck may or may not have a matching canopy on it.

“Since then, police believe this vehicle has been associated to numerous thefts from vehicles both within Kamloops and in rural areas,” says Shelkie.

“In one instance, the male suspect driving the stolen vehicle assaulted a bystander who questioned him.”

The suspect is described as being approximately five-foot-nine-inches tall and stocky.

Shelkie says police are asking the public to contact them or Crime Stoppers if they see this vehicle.

“Do not follow the vehicle if it is moving, do not approach anyone who is in the vehicle, simply call in the last known location of the vehicle,” adds Shelkie.

You can contact the RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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