Suspect images from the Columbia Street West robbery. (Images provided by Kamloops RCMP)

By Dylana Kneeshaw

POLICE INVESTIGATION

Kamloops RCMP release descriptions of suspects involved in Salvation Army kettle robberies

Dec 10, 2021 | 8:19 AM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP have released a series of suspect photos and descriptions this morning (Dec. 10) – related to recent Salvation Army kettle robberies.

On Tuesday (Dec. 7), and Wednesday (Dec. 8) this week, police responded to two theft incidents involving donation kettles. The first took place outside of the downtown London Drugs, while the second took place outside of the Kamloops Superstore location in Sahali. (See previous story)

“These robberies not only hurt the families who are relying on the Salvation Army for support over the holidays, but are also traumatic for the volunteers out there collecting,” states Kamloops RCMP Superintendent Sydney Lecky.

Police say there was heavy foot and vehicle traffic in the area at the time of the first robbery and are hopeful someone saw something that may help identify a suspect.

The suspects involved in the first robbery are described as:

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· Male, Indigenous, 5’7″, wearing a big green jacket and a bandana face mask

· Female, Indigenous, 5′ to 5’3″, heavyset face, shoulder length hair, dark clothing

· Female, Indigenous, 5′ to 5’3″, dark bulky clothing

The suspect involved in the second robbery along Columbia Street West is described as:

· Male, Caucasian, 5’10″, wearing a puffy jacket, black ball cap, black scarf around the neck and nose, blue jeans with rips, and a grey shoulder bag

Suspect image from the Columbia Street West robbery. (Image provided by Kamloops RCMP)

Police say the investigations are ongoing. Anyone who witnessed, has surveillance or dash cam footage, or information which may help police identify a suspect, is asked to please contact Kamloops RCMP and reference file 2021-42645 for the Lansdowne robbery, 2021-42793 for the Columbia Street West.