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By Dylana Kneeshaw

ARMED ROBBERY INCIDENT

Kamloops Mounties searching for suspect in armed robbery

May 11, 2021 | 9:58 AM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for a suspect involved in an armed robbery Saturday night.

Media Relations Officer Cst. Crystal Evelyn says in a release around 8:51 p.m Saturday evening (May 8) around 8:51 p.m., officers were called to a business in the 900-block of Columbia Street West for a theft involving a handgun.

A man allegedly entered the store, stole some samosas, chips and a drink. When he was confronted by a staff member, he removed a handgun from his waistband and warned the employee to stay away.

The suspect is described as follows:

• Caucasian
• Male
• Black puffy jacket
• Black pants with a white logo near the bottom
• Teardrop tattoo under his right eye
• Dark hair

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Police have released the suspect’s photo in the hopes someone will be able to identify him and further their investigation.

Anyone who witnessed or has information about this incident is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2021-14962.

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Image provided by Kamloops RCMP