By Pete McIntyre

Robbery suspect drops knife at scene

Mar 2, 2020 | 3:40 PM

Police are trying to track down a man who was brandishing a knife while attempting to rob a Vernon business.

The suspect walked behind the till at the store in the 3700 block of 32nd Street last Friday (Feb. 28) around 3 p.m.

“The clerk told the man he was not permitted in that area and asked him to leave,” RCMP Cpl. Tania Finn said. “The man demanded money and the clerk noticed the man had a knife in his hand.”

A second clerk, working in the back office, heard the exchange, and confronted the man with a stool, causing the suspect to flee without any money.

“During the exchange with the clerks, the suspect dropped the knife he was holding. Police have seized the knife in order for it to be examined by our forensic identification section,” Finn said.

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The suspect is described as Caucasian, about 5-2, blonde or light brown hair, stubble on his face, wearing a tan or light colored jacket and a black or dark colored toque.

If you have any information regarding the incident, contact Constable Spoor at the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP non-emergency line of 250-545-7171, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.

by Pete McIntyre

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