Vernon RCMP hoping for tips after $1,400 worth of electronics allegedly taken

RCMP in Vernon are hoping tips from the public will help them identify an individual described as a “person of interest” in a theft investigation.

Police said on Monday evening, a man allegedly took speakers and a hub worth $1,400 from the Best Buy on 24th Street in Vernon.

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RCMP said the suspect left the store by the back door and got into a vehicle.

Authorities originally released a surveillance picture that showed two persons of interest, but one individual has been identified and is not considered to be involved in the theft.

Police are still trying to track down one individual in the surveillance image described as a “person of interest.”

Police are hoping anyone with information contacts Cst. Dan Gow at the Vernon RCMP detachment at 250-545-7171 or leaves an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.