Smoke bomb or firecracker set off at Kelowna mall: RCMP

Kelowna Mounties are on the lookout for the teens who set off a firecracker or smoke bomb in the food court of the Orchard Park Mall.

Witnesses reported that the group of teens departed toward the bus loop Saturday just after 6 p.m., shortly after the smoky item was let loose in the mall. RCMP said they then fled the area when police arrived.

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Kelowna RCMP are asking anyone with information or dash camera recordings from this time and area to please call the Kelowna RCMP Detachment at 250-762-3300 and reference file number 2023-7874.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online.