West Kelowna RCMP searching for assault suspect

West Kelowna RCMP are searching for a man accused of assaulting someone in the parking lot of A&W located at 3640 Gellatly Road.

A man approached a vehicle in the lot and threw a slurpee into the small pick-up truck, then punched the male occupant in the head, say police. The hit resulted in a trip to Kelowna General Hospital.

The suspect left in a grey Hyundai Accent, however police believe the man was only a temporary passenger.

He is described as 5'8", heavy set and dirty blond hair.

Anyone with information can call the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637) ktown.

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