(UPDATE: Oct. 25 @ 4:50 pm) - Penticton RCMP have identified and arrested a man in connection with a robbery which occurred at the Shoppers Drug Mart.
A 25-year-old Penticton resident, well known to Police was arrested for his involvement with the assistance of the Forensic Identification Service on Oct. 22.
“Robberies are traumatic events for victims involved due to the threat of violence or assault,” says Constable James Grandy, Penticton RCMP. “Our officers take these crimes very seriously, and will make every effort to bring those responsible before the courts.”
A charge of robbery has been submitted to the BC Prosecution Service for their consideration. The man is scheduled to first appear in BC Provincial Court on Oct. 27.
(ORIGINAL STORY: Oct. 20 @ 1:00 pm) - Last night, staff at Shoppers Drugs Mart on Main St. in Penticton were closing up shop as usual at 10 pm when two individuals pushed their way into the store.
The woman and male suspect allegedly threatened staff members with bear spray before entering and stealing a handful of select items.
The suspects collected their items and left the store without physically harming anyone.
“We’re disseminating surveillance footage of both suspects in the hope someone may be able to assist us in identifying either party,” explains Cst. James Grandy.
If you witnessed this incident, can identify either suspect, or have any other information, you are asked to call the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
