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Weekend for Kamloops RCMP includes bear spray, scooter robbery and downtown break-in

Sep 14, 2022 | 11:37 AM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP responded to approximately 409 public complaints from midnight Friday (Sept. 9) to 9:00 a.m. Monday (Sept. 12). Below are some incidents police attended.

Bear spray assault on the North Shore

RCMP say they attended the 200-block of Fairview Avenue shortly after midnight Sunday in response to an assault.

According to RCMP, the man being treated by paramedics said he had been riding his bike along the river trail that intersects with Schubert Drive when a man in a hate bear sprayed him.

However, police say he was not cooperative with the investigation.

Woman robbed of her scooter

RCMP are investigating after a woman was reportedly robbed of her scooter in Brocklehurst at around 1:00 a.m. Monday morning.

Police say the woman reported riding her electric scooter near Holt Street and Parkcrest Avenue when a man on a red mountain bike approached her, demanded the scooter, assaulted her and took it by force.

The suspect was described as 5’6” man with a thin build and wearing a red baseball cap, black track pants and a black sports jacket.

Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP.

Computer towers stolen in downtown break-in

RCMP responded to the 100-block of Victoria Street early Monday morning after a business’ alarm went off.

Police say the business had been broken into from an entrance in the alleyway between First Avenue and Second Avenue and had several computer towers stolen.

Anyone who witnessed the break-in or has security footage related to it is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP.