RCMP activity on McKinney Rd Tuesday afternoon.

One patrol vehicle at the intersection of Camp McKinney Rd and Old Camp McKinney Rd (Shrike Hill turnoff)

Two more RCMP Vehicles at 33.5 km – Mt. Baldy turnoff – just south of the ski hill and some more spotted lower down on Mt. Baldy ski hill Road near 8 km (Rock Creek side)

No confirmed reason but reports of thieving activity on either side of this connector road.

Lets hope they are successful.

Reliable readers report police presence in Osoyoos and Oliver with a helicopter. Residents of Mt. McKinney Rd area advised to lock up vehicles and buildings.

A couple of people being sought. Ran into the bush. Stole a vehicle.

A rash of thefts south of Penticton and the surrounding area has RCMP warning the public to secure their property.

Trailers, snowmobiles, vehicles and ATVs are just a few of the items that have gone missing in the last few months.

“There has been a noticeable increase in this last little while throughout the region,” said Sgt. Rick Dellebuur.

The incidents are occurring throughout the area including Oliver, Osoyoos and Keremeos.

“We’re aware of it and we’re certainly looking at ways of combatting it,” Dellebuur said.