KELOWNA — Kelowna RCMP have a man in custody following two incidents over the weekend involving an attempted robbery and purse snatching.
The attempted robbery occurred last Saturday at Safeway on Highway 97 where a man demanded money but left empty-handed.
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Shortly after that, there was a purse snatching at the nearby Costco.
Police tracked down a vehicle witnessed at both incidents and tried to pull it over but the driver refused to stop.
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The suspect vehicle was later spotted parked near the intersection of Gordon Drive and Harvey Avenue where a male was taken into custody without incident.
He’s facing several charges including failing to comply with a probation order.
The man’s name is not being released.
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