Man arrested day after downtown Kamloops armed robbery

A suspect was arrested a day after an armed robbery in downtown Kamloops.

Officers were called to a business in the 200 block of Victoria Street just before 5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, after a report of an armed robbery, according to an RCMP media release.

The report of a robbery involving a suspected firearm but police could not locate the suspect when they arrived at the retail store.

Instead, RCMP were given a description of the suspect and later arrested a man known to police the next day.

Charges have not been laid as the investigation is ongoing.

Police did not say if stolen goods or a firearm were seized in the arrest.


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Levi is a recent graduate of the Communications, Culture, & Journalism program at Okanagan College and is now based in Kamloops. After living in the BC for over four years, he finds the blue collar and neighbourly environment in the Thompson reminds him of home in Saskatchewan. Levi, who has previously been published in Kelowna’s Daily Courier, is passionate about stories focussed on both social issues and peoples’ experiences in their local community. If you have a story or tips to share, you can reach Levi at 250 819 3723 or email LLandry@infonews.ca.

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