RCMP looking for robbery suspect

Kelowna RCMP are looking for a suspect in a possible armed robbery.

On April 5, 2021 just after 9:30 pm, police responded to report of a robbery at a business in the 2400-block of Highway 97 North in Kelowna.

The suspect allegedly entered the business where he produced what appeared to be a handgun and demanded cash. He fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

Officers conducted a thorough search of the area, but did not locate the suspect.

The suspect was described as:

· Caucasian male

· approximately 5’10”/178cm

· thin build

He was wearing sunglasses, a dark toque, a red and black plaid shirt, and had a red bandanna on his lower face.

“Fortunately no one was injured in this robbery, but the worker was extremely shaken by this incident,” Cpl Jocelyn Noseworthy of the Kelowna RCMP said. “We are appealing to anyone with information to come forward and speak to us by calling 250-762-3300, or remain anonymous by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.”