Kamloops RCMP Alert: Police Vehicle Hit by Stolen Truck and Trailer

In the early hours of April 20, 2026, a suspected break and enter in Savona led to a dangerous encounter with police and a temporary road closure in Kamloops, British Columbia. A travel trailer stolen from a storage compound was towed from the scene, later resulting in a high-risk traffic stop where a police vehicle was struck.

According to Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP and the Kamloops RCMP Detachment, officers located the suspect truck and stolen trailer in Kamloops after the initial report. During a traffic stop, the driver allegedly rammed a police cruiser while attempting to escape, then crashed into a fence, causing additional property damage and a closure on Pacific Way south of Hugh Allan Drive.

Official Incident Details

Based on the RCMP file 2026-11746, the sequence of events is as follows:

• At approximately 4:16 a.m. on April 20, 2026, frontline officers from Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a storage compound in Savona.
• During this incident, a travel trailer was hooked up to a truck and removed from the compound.
• Shortly afterward, RCMP members located the involved truck and stolen trailer within the City of Kamloops and initiated a traffic stop.
• The driver allegedly rammed a police vehicle while attempting to flee, causing damage to the RCMP cruiser.
• The officer inside the damaged police vehicle was not injured.
• The truck subsequently crashed into a fence, causing further property damage.
• As a result of the collision and ensuing investigation, Pacific Way south of Hugh Allan Drive was closed for approximately one additional hour on the morning of April 20, 2026.

The RCMP release does not specify charges at this time, nor does it provide public details on the suspect’s identity. However, the conduct described could align with serious property and vehicle-related offences under Canadian law. This type of event is consistent with broader trends involving property crime and risky vehicle-based offences seen in many B.C. communities, similar to patterns reflected in regional data such as the Trail crime statistics and safety report.

Request for Dashcam Footage and Witness Information

The RCMP is actively asking the public to assist with this investigation. Community members who were in the area of Savona or Kamloops, particularly near Pacific Way and Hugh Allan Drive, around the time of the incident and who may have relevant information or video evidence are encouraged to come forward.

If you have dashcam footage, witnessed any part of this incident, or have information about the stolen trailer or the truck involved, please contact:

• Kamloops RCMP Detachment: 250-828-3000
• Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment: 250-314-1800
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

When calling, reference RCMP file number 2026-11746 so investigators can quickly connect your information to the correct case.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident illustrates how a property crime, like a break and enter targeting stored vehicles or trailers, can rapidly escalate into a serious public safety risk once suspects take to the road and attempt to evade police. Even when no officers or members of the public are physically injured, ramming a police vehicle and crashing into fences or other infrastructure poses a significant danger to everyone nearby, especially during the early-morning hours when visibility is low.

In British Columbia, crimes involving stolen vehicles and trailers are a recurring concern. To help reduce risk, we encourage residents to secure storage compounds and parking areas with proper lighting, robust locks, visible surveillance, and regular checks. If you see a vehicle towing a trailer in a way that seems suspicious—such as at unusual hours, with obscured plates, or moving erratically—report it to police. Proactive reporting of unusual activity, as supported by crime trends data across communities, is a key part of building safer neighbourhoods.

CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to translate official police information into clear, actionable safety alerts so residents can stay informed and engaged in community safety. By sharing validated information quickly and urging witnesses to come forward, we help support both law enforcement and the public in preventing further harm.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.