RCMP seek suspect who tried and failed to break into downtown Kamloops business

Police are looking for help to identify a suspect who failed to break into a downtown Kamloops business yesterday morning.

A review of surveillance footage showed a man ripping cameras down and damaging the door on the 100-block of Victoria street after attempting to pry it open, according to a Kamloops RCMP news release.

Police are now releasing images from the surveillance footage in order to solicit help from the public in identifying the suspect.

The images from yesterday, Feb. 9, at around 1:20 a.m., show a suspect police describe as a male with longer hair in the front. He was seen wearing an orange jacket, black pants and a camouflage mask.

If you witnessed or have information related to this investigation, contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2022-4115.

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