Flatbed truck smashes into Kelowna sports collectibles store during robbery – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca

May Be Interested In:Gilgeous-Alexander can inspire more Canadians at NBA All-Star Game


Players Choice Sports Cards and Collectibles operated in downtown Kelowna for nearly 20 years, but after dealing with multiple break-ins, the owners packed up and moved to Banks Road, thinking it was a safer location. Less than two years later, it happened all over again.

“It brings back that instant gut-wrenching feeling, I don’t know what Kelowna businesses are going to do. Our sleepy town is not so sleepy anymore,” said owner Jason Wobshall.

Around 4:15 a.m. Monday, a stolen flatbed truck smashed into the store, completely shattering the storefront.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

“The information we have right now, with the timeline of events, as soon as the truck was stolen it was driven immediately to the storefront which we believe was a targeted incident, along with the vehicle that followed suit,” said RCMP Cpl. Michael Gauthier.

Once inside, the suspect helped himself to as many collectibles as possible, shoving the items in a large garbage bin.

Story continues below advertisement


Click to play video: 'Man fined after series of odd events in Kelowna'


Man fined after series of odd events in Kelowna


Police say the man who entered the store was wearing two hoodies, one white and one red, a black jacket, jeans and runners. The second getaway vehicle was a white pickup.

No arrests have been made, though RCMP confirmed the investigation is ongoing.

Wobshall says he plans to reopen the store within the week.


&copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.



share Share facebook pinterest whatsapp x print

Similar Content

Demystifying data fabrics – bridging the gap between data sources and workloads
The first of three winter storms this week is expected to impact millions in the Gulf Coast states Monday night into Tuesday.
Trifecta of winter storms set to blast 200 million people in 40 states with ice and snow
Baby Teeth as Insurance? The Science of Tooth Banking and Stem Cells
Baby Teeth as Insurance? The Science of Tooth Banking and Stem Cells
Research institute says due diligence on OceanGate wasn't necessary prior to Titan implosion | CBC News
Research institute says due diligence on OceanGate wasn’t necessary prior to Titan implosion | CBC News
Download app from appStore
Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ dropped at midnight. Here are the Easter eggs fans have noticed so far.
Trader Joe’s Misses: 7 Food Fails You’ll Regret Buying
Trader Joe’s Misses: 7 Food Fails You’ll Regret Buying
The Pulse of the World: Stay in the Loop | © 2025 | Daily News