RCMP investigating North Okanagan pub break and enter

VERNON – Police are investigating after a pub in Grindrod was broken into and the Keno machine stolen early this morning.

Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP spokesperson Const. Kelly Brett says In a news release officers responded to a report of a break and enter at the Riverfront Pub at 6927 Highway 97 in Grindrod shortly after 6 a.m. today, Sept. 25.

Police say suspects smashed a rear window to get inside the pub.

"The investigation is still ongoing, however, it appeared the suspects fled the pub with a Keno till which contained an undisclosed amount of cash," Brett says.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171.

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