Okanagan Falls gas station robbed

An Esso gas station and convenience store in Okanagan Falls was robbed yesterday and the police are asking for witnesses to give them a call.

A male suspect entered the store, threatened staff and demanded money at around 5 p.m. yesterday, Nov. 14, according to an RCMP media release.

The suspect did not get any money, but took other items before leaving the gas station at 1009 Main St., in Okanagan Falls.

The suspect is described as Caucasian with short dark hair and dark stubble. He was wearing dark rimmed glasses. He got away in a dark coloured hatchback car with a partial licence plate of M3J, police said.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any other information, you’re asked to call the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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