One of two suspects in Kamloops robbery arrested

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Kamloops last week.

Two suspects were captured on surveillance video during a Dec. 11 robbery, according to press release from the RCMP. Police appealed to the public with footage of the suspects on Dec. 13.

“Since then, investigators continued to collect evidence and information, which led them to arresting the primary suspect involved in the robbery,” said Const. Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson.

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The suspect has been released with conditions and a court date. Charges are anticipated once the investigation is complete.

Anyone with more information who has not yet shared it with police is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP and reference file 2021-43164.


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