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By James Peters

Robbery Arrest

Kamloops man charged in weekend robbery at North Shore store

Apr 25, 2023 | 2:47 PM

KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man is facing charges after a robbery on the North Shore Sunday evening (April 23).

In a news release, detachment spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says the incident happened at about 8:15 p.m. Sunday. Police were called to a store in the 900-block of Eighth Street.

Witnesses say the suspect entered, made threats with a weapon while demanding cash, then fled.

“Police officers quickly flooded the area and arrested a suspect nearby who match the description provided,” said Evelyn.

Jacob James Michael Jones, 38, is facing a single charge of robbery. He has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance, set for May 1.

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Anyone with further information is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828-3000 and refer to file number 2023-13911.