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By Duane Grandbois

Kelowna RCMP on Manhunt

Dec 27, 2017 | 2:36 PM

RCMP in Kelowna is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Cal Douglas Little, of Kelowna, wanted for robbery, firearms and drug related offenses.

Cal Little is a Caucasian male who is 6ft 2in tall, weighs approximately 200 pounds and has blonde hair with blue eyes.

If you spot Cal Little, do not approach him, please call your local police or the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.

 

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