Teen beaten up and robbed on Rail Trail

Police are looking for two men who robbed a teenager on the Rail Trail in Kelowna.

Mounties say a 17-year-old male was riding his bicycle on the Rail Trail, east of Dilworth Road near the pedestrian bridge, around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, when he was approached by two transient males.

“The suspect males assaulted the teen and stole his bicycle, shoes and cell phone. The victim sustained serious, non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Kelowna General Hospital by EHS,” said Cpl. Tammy Lobb, media relations officer.

Officers and a police dog team  searched the area but the suspects were not located. The victim’s bicycle and shoes were recovered near the creek.

The first suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 20 years old, 5-foot 7 inches tall, medium build, with light blonde Mohawk-style hair. He was wearing a blue jacket and was riding a white bicycle. This suspect may have facial injuries to his right cheek.

The second suspect is described as a Caucasian male wearing a black hoodie and carrying a back or dark grey backpack.

“As a society we must condemn the criminal actions of these two suspects.  As a police officer, I will be utilizing all resources available to support the identification of these two persons in order collect the evidence to bring them before the courts.  In doing, so we need the help of public to share any information they have about these individuals and encourage you to come forward,” said Insp. Adam MacIntosh, Operations Officer with Kelowna RCMP.

Anyone with any information on or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP GIST at 250-762-3300 or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net