By James Peters

Salmon Armed

RCMP release photos of Salmon Arm armed robbery suspect

Jun 1, 2020 | 2:31 PM

SALMON ARM, B.C. — UPDATE: In a news release, Salmon Arm RCMP say they have identified and arrested the suspect, who is a youth. The boy faces potential criminal charges.

EARLIER: RCMP in the Shuswap have released surveillance photos in an effort to identify an armed robbery suspect.

The incident happened Sunday morning (May 31) just after 6:00 a.m., at the Husky gas station along the Trans Canada Highway in downtown Salmon Arm.

A suspect entered the convenience store armed with a handgun and demanded money, making off with an undisclosed quantity of cash. The employee in the store was not injured.

When the robbery occurred, the suspect was wearing a mask. However, investigators believe the suspect had entered the store unmasked a few moments before the robbery.

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Suspect description:

• White
• In his late teens or early 20s
• Dark, shaggy hair
• Wearing white runners, black sweat pants, tri-colour hoodie with grey on top, white in the middle and black on the bottom

Anyone who knows the identity of the suspect or has any more information on the robbery is asked to contact Salmon Arm RCMP at (250) 832-6044 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.