Man suspected of robbing Vernon business arrested

Vernon RCMP have caught a suspect in connection to a robbery at a local business last week.

Officers were called to a report of a robbery at a business in the East Hill neighbourhood, Dec. 15.

RCMP don't identify the business.

With help from Kamloops RCMP, Vernon investigators identified the suspect who was arrested, Dec. 18.

Colton Bailey, 31, has been charged with robbery and his next scheduled court appearance is tomorrow, Dec. 21.

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