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Kelowna RCMP close off part of downtown due to suspicious backpack

Police have closed off an area in downtown Kelowna because of a suspicious backpack.

The suspicious backpack on Leon Avenue was called in to RCMP around 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 7, according to a press release from police.

Officers closed down the area and asked businesses to shelter in place.

The incident is still unfolding and police are asking people to stay out of the area until further notice.


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