UPDATE: Photo issued of ‘utility worker’ suspect in attempted home invasion

UPDATE: 1:00 p.m. Sept. 8

RCMP have released a photo of the suspect in Monday’s attempted home invasion in Kelowna where a man was dressed as a utility worker.

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A quiet Labour Day morning turned frightening for the occupants of a Kelowna home.

On Monday, Sept. 6, just after 11:00 a.m., RCMP responded to a residence in the 200 block of Riverside Avenue in Kelowna. A man dressed as a utilities worker had knocked on the door of a residence and convinced one of the occupants to step outside with him. Once outside, the suspect had sprayed the man with what is believed to be mace.

“The victim, a man in his 60s, was able to run back into the residence and prevent the suspect from entering. The suspect fled when his attempts to gain entry failed,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy. “This was a very frightening incident for the occupants of the home who were simply enjoying a quiet Labour Day morning.”

Police are looking for a man described as “heavy set,” approximately 5’10” tall.

He was wearing:

· A grey shirt

· High visibility vest

· Yellow hard hat

· blue non-medical face mask

· Blue gloves

· Jeans

Police are asking nearby residents to check their home security video systems and dash cams to see if they may have captured the suspect in the area that morning.

If you happen to have witnessed this incident, captured it on video, or have information that may help RCMP identify and locate the suspect, please contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.crimestoppers.net