Police looking for suspects in downtown robbery

Kamloops City

2021-03-03 11:43 PST

File # File: 21-6599

The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is investigating after a business was robbed on Victoria Street this morning.

Around 11:12 a.m., today, March 3, frontline officers responded to a panic alarm at a business on the 700-block of Victoria Street, related to a robbery involving a knife. Two men were reported as stealing cash and a cordless phone from the store, as well as an employee’s wallet and cellphone.

Police set up a containment area and, with the assistance of the Police Dog Service Unit, searched for the suspects and evidence. A number of items were located and seized as part of the investigation.

The suspects are described as:

• Caucasian
• Male
• Six feet tall
• Dressed in baggy clothing

One of the suspects was described as wearing a dark green jacket; the other as wearing a black sweater, flat brim hat, and carrying a bag with a box inside.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information or surveillance from the incident is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2021-6599.
 

Released by

Cst. Crystal Evelyn

Email: Crystal.Evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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