Penticton Mounties seek suspect in attempted robbery of Esso

Mounties are investigating a Sunday night robbery at an Okanagan Falls gas station.

Penticton RCMP are requesting public assistance with identifying a man in connection with a robbery at the Esso in Okanagan Falls, B.C.

RCMP received a complaint Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. of a robbery having occurred at the Esso gas station at 1009 Main St. The male suspect allegedly entered the store, threatening staff and demanding money.

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“The suspect did not obtain any money but took other items before leaving,” Penticton RCMP said in a press release. “He left in a dark-coloured hatchback car, with a partial licence plate of M3J.”

The suspect was wearing black-rimmed glasses and had short dark hair and dark stubble.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any other information, you’re asked to call the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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