Two Kelowna men arrested minutes after allegedly stealing truck

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Mounties say they caught would-be car thieves this week before they could make a clean getaway.

The owner of a Ford pickup heard his truck being started at his home on Hollywood Road South in Kelowna on Wednesday night.

"He got outside just in time to see his truck driving away, and immediately called the Kelowna RCMP to report the theft," Cpl. Tanguay of the Kelowna RCMP.

Within minutes, officers located the vehicle and followed it to a gas station in the 2100-block of Springfield Road where they arrested the driver and passenger without incident.

“The quick response and arrests of these two subjects shows the dedication of officers to curb criminal activity within the community and reduce property crimes. The owner was extremely grateful for the quick recovery of his truck," Tanguay said.

The alleged driver, 40-year-old Daniel Anderson, is now facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, possession of break-in instrument, and two breaches of court orders.

The alleged passenger, 34-year-old Adam Isaac, is facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, possession of break-in instrument, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and breach of a court order.

Both Kelowna men were held and brought before the BC Provincial Court.

They have both been held in custody for future court dates.