Delta Police arrested a stolen vehicle suspect in Ladner Wednesday night thanks to the efforts of a local resident.
Around 5:30 p.m. March 6, the resident noticed a truck with a snowmobile matching the description of a stolen truck that had been circulated on social media The vehicle was reported stolen from Merritt.
“Recognizing the importance of the situation, the observant individual promptly contacted the DPD to report their findings,” said A/Insp. James Sandberg. “Upon verification of the stolen status, officers, in collaboration with Air 1 and the Integrated Police Dog Service, quickly mobilized to the area. Despite the suspect attempting to evade arrest by entering a farm field, the combined efforts of ground officers, helicopter support, and the police dog unit prevented his escape.”
The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Tyler Roherty from Kamloops, was subsequently taken into custody.
Roherty faces charges including possession of stolen property, flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and driving while prohibited. Additionally, he was arrested on a Canada-wide warrant as his statutory release had been suspended. He remains in custody.
“The DPD expresses gratitude to the alert caller whose prompt identification of the stolen vehicles played a pivotal role in the apprehension of the suspect,” said Sandberg. “Special appreciation is also extended to our officers who were on scene, Air Services, and K-9 partners for their valuable contributions to ensuring a safe arrest.
“The owner of the recovered truck and snowmobile has been duly informed of the recovery.”
