KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A store detective is recovering in a Kamloops, B.C., hospital after attempting to stop a suspect.
Cpl. Cheryl Bush says the unnamed loss-prevention officer was stabbed as he confronted the man who had left the Kamloops Walmart without paying for merchandise.
It happened at about 5:30 p.m., Monday, and Bush says the suspect ran away, but was eventually located.
The loss-prevention officer is in hospital and is expected to recover.
A 19-year-old suspect faces several charges.
Mounties continue to investigate and urge any witnesses to come forward.
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