Suspect sought in late-February robbery

Kelowna RCMP are searching for the suspect involved in an alleged robbery in late February.

Mounties say a male suspect entered the gas station in the 700 block of Harvey Avenue in Kelowna at approximately 6:20 a.m. on Feb, 28. The suspect allegedly robbed the store of its cigarettes and fled on foot.

“The suspect is described as being 6-feet tall with a slender build, wearing a dark-coloured hoodie with what appears to be white spatter on the front, beige work pants, tan work boots, work gloves and a green mask,” said Cpl. Tammy Lobb, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP.

The suspect in an alleged robbery of a gas station in Kelowna. (photo courtesy of the RCMP)

The Kelowna RCMP General Investigative Services – Robbery Unit is leading the investigation in this case.

Anyone with information on the suspect or incident, or who may have witnessed the robbery, is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 250-762-3300. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).