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Live video surveillance leads Chase RCMP to arrest trespasser at Eco-Depot

Police say they have responded to about 18 similar calls at facility this year
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Chase RCMP respond to report of live video surveillance on Dec. 4, 2022 at Pritchard Eco-Depot from security company. (File photo)

Video surveillance helped Chase RCMP arrest a man at the Pritchard Eco-Depot.

Sgt. Barry Kennedy reports that on Dec. 4 about 3:37 a.m., police were advised by security company personnel that they were watching live video surveillance of a person trespassing inside the fenced compound.

Police responded and located a male in the area. Kennedy said he was found to be in violation of his curfew conditions, so he was arrested and later released for a court date.

Chase RCMP said officers have responded to about 18 similar calls at the Eco-Depot in 2022.

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Martha Wickett

About the Author: Martha Wickett

came to Salmon Arm in May of 2004 to work at the Observer. I was looking for a change from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland, where I had spent more than a decade working in community newspapers.
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