Photo by Liam Verster / Vernon Matters

By Liam Verster

Daylight Robbery Attempt

Armed robbery attempted at downtown jewelry store

May 16, 2025 | 3:22 PM

A daylight robbery was attempted at a downtown Vernon jewelry store.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP confirmed that a panic alarm was set off at Kraus Jewellers on 30th Ave. shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15.

Officers arrived on the scene and learned that two men had attempted to rob the business.

One of the suspects was allegedly wielding a small axe and moved toward a display case, but an employee confronted them and deterred the would-be-robber, who fled the store.

Officers patrolled the area but could not locate either suspects, who were both wearing black pants and black hoodies.

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The investigation remained open and Mounties said they were canvassing for video from area businesses and asking anyone with information to contact the Vernon detachment at 250-545-7171.