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Kelowna cops looking for Costco pepper spray suspect

Kelowna cops looking for Costco pepper spray suspect - image
RCMP

KELOWNA — Kelowna RCMP have released a photo of a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted theft and bear spray incident at Costco on Highway 97 near Highway 33.

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The incident happened last Sunday afternoon when the female suspect was confronted by a staff member after trying to leave the store with a full cart without paying.

Police say the woman pepper-sprayed the employee before fleeing on foot and leaving the cart behind.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, about 5’,4”, with blonde hair and has a pock-marked face.

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