Vandalism suspect sought by Penticton RCMP

Penticton RCMP are seeking the public's assistance to identify a suspect in connection with a window smashing incident at a building on Winnipeg Street on Saturday.

A lone man was caught on video surveillance and may have been responsible for smashing windows at a business located at 501 Winnipeg St. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at around 12:15 a.m., according to an RCMP media release.

An alarm to the building was triggered after the windows were smashed, alerting the property owner and police, who responded.

A loud bang could be heard on the video along with a man yelling in the background.

RCMP described the suspect is as 5'11" tall. He was wearing a navy blue jersey with the number 96 printed on the back, white runners, baggy jeans and a dark coloured toque.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300, and quote file number 2020-2827.

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