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A break and enter suspect could not escape the long paw of the law.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Const. Chris Terleski said a 32-year-old Prince George man was arrested and charged after RCMP officers responded to a break and enter call at a Coldstream home early Thursday morning.

On May 26 shortly after 2 a.m., police were called to the 7500-block of McClounie Road after a resident woke up and found a man inside his home.

“Once confronted, the suspect ran from the residence and the home owner immediately called police,” said Terleski.

Frontline officers flooded the area and established a perimeter in order to contain the suspect.

Police Service Dog Jagger and his handler responded to the scene and successfully tracked the suspect to where he was hiding several blocks away. The suspect was taken into custody and following his arrest, police located a number of stolen items in the man’s possession. A further search of the nearby area led to the recovery of additional property also believed to stolen.

“We’re currently investigating several reports of thefts and other property crime in the Coldstream area,” said Terleski. “If you’ve had property stolen and have not yet reported it, call us. If you live in Coldstream, between McClounie Road and Ponderosa Way, please keep an eye out for any discarded or stashed items, specifically, backpacks, tools, identification, cell phones, and sporting goods. If you come across anything like this, please report it to police.”

The unidentified man has been charged with a number of criminal offences.

He has been remanded into custody until his next court appearance on June 2.