RCMP are on scene of Tim Hortons on 27th Street in Vernon. (Pete McIntyre/Vernon Matters photo)

By Pete McIntyre

Items stolen

UPDATE: Police investigate break-in at Tim Hortons

Nov 9, 2022 | 9:36 AM

UPDATE: 10:10 a.m.

An investigation into an overnight break-in is the reason a Vernon restaurant was closed down this morning.

RCMP received a report of a break, enter and theft around 4 a.m. at the Tim Hortons in the 3500 block of 27th Street, next to Beairsto Elementary.

“The break-in is believed to have occurred sometime between 1 and 2 a.m. when a person forced their way into the business and stole a number of items from inside,” Constable Chris Terleski, media relations officer, said.

Officers secured the scene and the RCMP’s forensic identification section is conducting a detailed collection of any physical evidence to support the investigation.

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Police have now completed their work and have released the scene back to the business.

Mounties are asking anyone who saw any suspicious activity in that area between midnight and 2 a.m., or who has information about the break and enter to contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at (250) 545-7171.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or by leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.