Shoplifter threatened Vernon store staff with knife: Police

A 42-year-old man has been arrested after he threatened staff with a knife while shoplifting.

According to a Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media release the man tried to leave a business in the 5600-block of 27 Street with unpaid merchandise at around 12:15 p.m. yesterday, Aug. 29.

Police didn't identify the store, but said a staff member stopped the man, who then produced a knife. The robber then fled on a bicycle.

Police say staff followed the man at a safe distance and relayed the information to police.

The 42-year-old was then arrested.

Vernon RCMP said Craig Alan Leamon has been charged with robbery and resisting arrest and is due in court later today.

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