Stolen boat from Alberta recovered on Okanagan Lake, B.C. RCMP say

A stolen boat that was recovered on Okanagan Lake is seen in an RCMP handout image.

A boat that was reported stolen in Alberta three years ago has been recovered in B.C.’s Okanagan, authorities said Thursday.

Kelowna RCMP said officers recognized the boat – a 25’ Super Air Nautique – while conducting marine patrols on Okanagan Lake last Saturday.

The detachment had received information from a partner agency that the stolen vessel could be on the water.

The boat, which authorities said is worth approximately $100,000, was seized and later confirmed to be the same vessel reported stolen in 2022.

It has since been returned to its rightful owner “with minimal damage,” said Cpl. Guillaume Tanguay, in a statement.

“This is a great example of how proactive policing and partnerships help to return property to people regardless of how long time has passed,” said Tanguay.

There was one person on board when officers spotted the vessel. The individual was detained and released on scene, Kelowna RCMP said.

Authorities said they are continuing to investigate the theft.