Theft Suspect Pulls Out Knife

Police have released a surveillance photo hoping it will generate tips on a Kelowna shoplifting suspect who allegedly pulled out a knife when confronted by store staff.

A man was seen concealing a number of meat items the night of Dec. 13th at Safeway in the 2300 block of Highway 97  in Kelowna.

Store employees confronted the man but had to back off when he brandished a knife and fled on foot.

“Staff followed the suspect at a distance on foot towards Underhill Street, where they eventually lost sight of him. Patrols for the male made by police were negative,” says Cpl. Jesse O Donaghey.