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Suspect nabbed in Kelowna liquor store theft

RCMP said they arrested a suspect who fled with an undisclosed amount of cash stolen from a Kelowna liquor store. Global News

A 45-year-old man has been arrested after a brazen daylight theft from a Kelowna liquor store Friday morning, according to police.

Shortly after 10 a.m., RCMP said the suspect entered a liquor store in the 1100-block of Gordon Drive and allegedly reached over the counter when the cash drawer was open.

Police said he grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot.

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The suspect was spotted downtown three hours later and taken into custody, according to RCMP.

Police said he’s since been released but faces potential criminal charges.

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