Kimberley RCMP investigating attempted vehicle mischief

A Kimberley resident nearly had an explosive start to their day on Friday when they spotted someone attempting to light fireworks under their vehicle.

Kimberley RCMP officials say a resident in Lower Blarchmont woke up on the morning of December 6 to someone trying to ignite the fireworks under their vehicle.

The suspect was last seen fleeing in an older red Camry-style sedan.

Police officials are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage of the suspect’s vehicle to come forward and report it to the Kimberley detachment.


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R McCormack
R McCormack
Born and raised in Cranbrook, they graduated from Lethbridge College in 2019. They came back for a practicum position with 2dayFM in Cranbrook, resulting in a job as the Saturday show host before moving into the newsroom. They have covered a wide variety of topics ranging from federal politics to local interest. Their after-hours passion lies in local history, gardening and coin collecting.

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