West Kelowna RCMP search for trio wanted in kidnapping investigation

West Kelowna RCMP say they are trying to locate three people wanted on unendorsed warrants in connection with an alleged kidnapping and aggravated assault investigation.

Mounties say the warrants relate to an incident on August 26, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m. A victim was allegedly assaulted and forcibly taken from a business located on Industrial Road in West Kelowna.

Mounties say Crystal Richard is wanted for Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault and Assault with a Weapon. She is described as an indigenous female, standing 5’10”, weighing 152 lbs with a slender build, brown eyes and long shoulder-length hair.

Briaden Rosch is also wanted for two counts of Kidnapping, forcible confinement, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. Mounties describe Rosch as a Caucasian male, standing 6’0″, weighing 201 lbs with a stocky build, green eyes, short brown and blonde hair and a full blonde and red beard.

Scott Chambers is wanted by RCMP for kidnapping, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. He is described by mounties as a Caucasian male, standing 6’0″, weighing 181 lbs with a fair complexion, hazel eyes and black hair.

Police believe the individuals may be travelling throughout British Columbia. The public is advised not to approach these individuals and to contact police immediately if they are observed.

“This investigation remains active and investigators continue to work to locate these individuals,” said Cst. Ash Puri, Media Relations Officer for the West Kelowna RCMP. “We are asking anyone who has information about their whereabouts to contact police immediately. The public should not approach these individuals and should instead call police if they are observed.”

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Crystal Richard, Briaden Rosch, or Scott Chambers is asked to contact the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880 and quote file 2026-55145.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online.

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