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West Kelowna RCMP ask for public help locating three people wanted in a kidnapping investigation

West Kelowna RCMP ask for public help locating three people wanted in a kidnapping investigation

West Kelowna RCMP say three people are wanted in connection with a kidnapping and aggravated assault reported Aug. 26.

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West Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate three people wanted in connection with a kidnapping and aggravated assault.

The investigation began after a victim was allegedly assaulted and taken from a business on Industrial Road in West Kelowna on Aug. 26 at about 10:15 p.m.

RCMP say charges have been laid against three people and arrest warrants have been issued.

Crystal Richard is wanted on an aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and kidnapping warrant. RCMP describe her as 5 foot 10 inches tall, about 152 pounds, with a slender build, brown eyes and long brown shoulder-length hair.

Briaden Rosch is wanted for two counts of kidnapping, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. RCMP describe him as 6 feet tall, about 201 pounds, with a stocky build, green eyes, short brown/blonde hair and a full blonde/red beard.

Scott Chambers is wanted for kidnapping, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. RCMP describe him as 6 feet tall, about 181 pounds, with a fair complexion, hazel eyes and black hair.

RCMP say the allegations have not been tested in court.

Cst. Ash Puri, Media Relations Officer for the West Kelowna RCMP, said the investigation remains active and investigators continue to work to locate the individuals. He asked anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact police immediately and said the public should not approach the suspects.

Puri added that police believe the three could be travelling throughout British Columbia.

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