Robbery suspect at large

By Corey Fischer

May 27, 2019 | 7:42 AM

Police are looking for help to identify a suspect in a gas station robbery in Armstrong.

A man with a bandana over his face and wearing sunglasses entered the Esso at 3210 Smith Drive May 21 just before midnight and demanded money from staff.

The suspect took some cash from an open drawer and fled the area in a small silver vehicle.

“The employee was not injured during the incident and extensive patrols for the suspect were made, however was not located,” says Cst. Kelly Brett.

Police have released two surveillance photos of the suspect who is believed to be about 25 years old, who was wearing a black hoodie with a distinctive Billa Bong logo on the front.

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“Of particular note the suspects black hooded sweater had a distinctive Billa Bong logo on the front with the words BILLA on the top and BONG on the bottom of a wave graphic,” says Brett.

Suspect description:

Caucasian male
Approximately 25 years of age
Approximately 6 feet tall
Wearing; a black hooded sweater, blue jeans, black running shoes, a grey toque with a red bandanna over his face and dark rimmed sunglasses.
Of particular note the suspects black hooded sweater had a distinctive Billa Bong logo on the front with the words BILLA on the top and BONG on the bottom of a wave graphic.

Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, Armstrong Detachment at 250-546-3028. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.

by Corey Fischer