West Kelowna police investigate teen chase involving Cat in the Hat costume
West Kelowna RCMP investigate teen chase near Shamrock Drive after costume prank Police warn even pranks can trigger charges; see safety steps for youth and parents
West Kelowna RCMP are investigating an incident in which a teenage girl was reportedly chased while walking near Shamrock Drive in West Kelowna, B.C., on Aug. 24.
Police said the girl was walking near the 2000 block of Shamrock Drive around 9 p.m. when she was followed by a person wearing a costume resembling the Cat in the Hat character. She made it home safely.
RCMP said that even if the act was meant as a prank, it can still cause fear and may lead to criminal charges such as harassment, assault, threats or intimidation, depending on the evidence. Police also advised youth to move to a safe, populated place, contact a trusted adult and call 911 if they feel in immediate danger.