On July 23rd, 2019 Oliver RCMP received a report of a Break and Enter that had occurred at the Oliver Food Bank during the early morning hours. Suspects had made entry into the building by breaking in though one of the side doors. A number of food items were stolen.

Through investigation Oliver RCMP were able to identify one of the suspects as local resident, Patricia SMITH.

“Trish” SMITH was located and arrested a short time later and has been charged with Break and Enter.

The Oliver Food Bank is a non-profit community organization that does an amazing job supporting people in need. This was a heartless act which impacted many people, including those who depend on the food bank to feed both themselves and their families.

SMITH is currently in custody and is to appear in Penticton court in relation to these charges.

Cpl. Christina Tarasoff
Oliver RCMP

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Unconfirmed report – suspect released and still in the community. Yes folks the police do their duty and the courts seem to protect those accused of crime – not the 99 percent of the population that are often the victims.