Kamloops RCMP Seek Public Help to Identify Two Youths in Break-In Probe

Community Safety Alert: Youth Identification Request in Kamloops

The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance to identify two male youths linked to a reported break and enter at an office building in downtown Kamloops. The incident occurred on February 20, 2026 in the 100-block of St. Paul Street, where keys providing access throughout the building, including the roof, were taken.

Investigators have so far been unable to confirm who the youths are and have released images in an effort to move the investigation forward. Police are urging anyone who recognizes the descriptions or has information about the youths’ identities to contact Kamloops RCMP and reference file 2026-5345.

Official Incident Details

According to information provided by Kamloops RCMP, frontline officers responded to a reported break and enter on February 20, 2026 at an office in the 100-block of St. Paul Street. It is alleged that two male youths entered the building and accessed an office area, where they stole keys that can open all parts of the property, including the rooftop.

To help the public quickly understand who police are trying to identify, investigators have released the following descriptions of the two youths:

• Youth #1
  • Described as Indigenous
  • Brown eyes
  • Estimated age: 12–16 years old
  • Clothing at the time of the incident:
    • Black hoodie with the word “Ford” on the front
    • Black baseball cap worn backwards
    • Black jeans/pants
    • White running shoes
• Youth #2
  • Described as Indigenous
  • Brown hair and brown eyes
  • Estimated age: 12–16 years old
  • Clothing at the time of the incident:
    • Black and white patterned hoodie
    • Black jeans

CRIME CANADA COMMUNITY ACTION REQUEST: If you recognize either of these youths or have any information that could help confirm their identities or movements around the time of the incident, please contact Kamloops RCMP directly at 250-828-3000 and quote file 2026-5345. Even small details, such as recognizing the clothing, possible first names, or schools, can significantly assist investigators.

Police have also released photographs of the youths to support the investigation. If you are viewing this alert on a platform that does not display images, visit the official RCMP release (linked below) to see the photos before contacting officers with information.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this alert highlights how property crimes involving youth can have wider safety implications for a community. Stolen master keys, like those taken in this incident, can compromise building security far beyond a single office, potentially affecting residents, workers, and visitors who use the premises. Similar patterns can be tracked across communities in British Columbia, as reflected in our localized crime and safety profiles such as the data for Yekwaupsum 18 crime statistics and safety trends.

We encourage residents, property managers, and business owners in British Columbia to regularly review their key control procedures, ensure that lost or stolen keys are quickly deactivated or locks are re-keyed, and to report suspicious behaviour—especially after hours—around offices, residential complexes, and rooftops. Staying informed through community-level data, like that available for areas across the province including Yawaucht 11 crime and safety information, helps citizens understand broader trends and reinforces the importance of promptly sharing information with police when identification requests like this are issued.

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.