Delta Police Successfully Apprehend Suspect in Stolen Vehicle
File 24-3984
Ladner, BC - March 6th, 2024 – The Delta Police (DPD) successfully arrested a suspect in the theft of a truck and snowmobile, thanks to the vigilant efforts of a local community member in Ladner.
On the evening of March 6th, 2024, at approximately 5:30 pm, an astute resident noticed a truck with a snowmobile matching the description of a stolen truck circulated on social media. The vehicle had been reported stolen earlier that day from Merritt, BC. Recognizing the importance of the situation, the observant individual promptly contacted the DPD to report their findings.
Upon verification of the stolen status by the DPD, 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. 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.
For further information, please contact:
Delta Police Public Affairs