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Armed suspect robs business in Kelowna, RCMP says

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A man reportedly armed with a handgun robbed a business on the 1400 block of Highway 33 W in Kelowna, according to Kelowna RCMP.

“The suspect entered the business where he allegedly produced what appeared to be a handgun and demanded cash,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy, a Kelowna RCMP officer.

“He fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.”

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The alleged robbery took place on May 9, just before 3 p.m.

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The suspect is described by police as a man wearing sunglasses, a toque, a black jacket, a backpack and a medical mask on his face.

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Kelowna RCMP is asking anyone with information to contact them or CrimeStoppers.

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