Police are asking for public information on two suspects who robbed a gas station in Kelowna.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Kelowna RCMP
November 16, 2021 - 4:51 PM
A gas station in Kelowna was robbed early yesterday morning by two male suspects who threatened the employee with a pipe.
The robbery took place at around 1:08 a.m. yesterday, Nov. 15, at a gas station on Springfield Road, according to an RCMP media release.
One suspect threatened the employee with a pipe and robbed the store of cash and cigarettes, while the other suspect stood watch at the door, RCMP said.
The suspects fled the store on foot toward Cooper Road with an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise.
“Thankfully no one was injured during this robbery,” Kelowna RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Tammy Lobb said the release. “Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who may captured the suspects fleeing the area on their dash cams.”
One suspect is described as a Caucasian man with a large build. He was wearing a grey sweater, dark pants, brown shoes and a dark mask.
Two suspects robbed a gas station in Kelowna.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Kelowna RCMP
The second suspect is described as a man of medium build who was wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and dark shoes with white soles.
Two suspects robbed a gas station in Kelowna.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Kelowna RCMP
Anyone with any information on or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 250-762-3300 or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.
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