Man arrested after early morning robbery in Westsyde

KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man is in custody after an early morning robbery in Westsyde.

According to Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, RCMP were called to a business in the 3000-block of Westsyde Road at about 5:45 a.m. Monday (June 13).

Witnesses said a man came into the store, demanded cash and threatened the clerk before taking off on foot.

“Officers flooded the area and located a suspect matching the description provided,” said Evelyn. “The suspect was quickly captured and taken into custody.”