Woman robbed in parking lot, bear spray dispersed

Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of a robbery that occurred in the 2800-block of Highway 97 Tuesday afternoon.

A woman was sitting in her vehicle while parked in a parking lot when a man opened the passenger door, threatened her with a knife and demanded her belongings.

A struggle ensued and the woman received injuries. Before fleeing on foot, the suspect sprayed a sensory irritant, otherwise known as bear spray, inside the vehicle.

The victim was transported to hospital, treated and released.

The suspect is described man with a dark complexion, 5’11”, wearing a black jacket, black pants and a black medical-style mask.

Anyone with any information about the incident or who may have witnessed it is asked to contact the robbery unit 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