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Man wanted for uttering threats, extortion may be in Okanagan: RCMP

Jason Reece Baker, 50, who was believed to be in the Vernon area, is also known to frequent Keremeos. Baker is wanted for for uttering threats, extortion, criminal harassment.
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July 16, 2021 - 10:26 AM

RCMP are hoping someone has seen a 50-year-old man wanted they say has committed crimes including uttering threats.

Jason Reece Baker, who was believed to be in the Vernon area, is also known to frequent Keremeos, RCMP now say.

Baker is wanted for for uttering threats, extortion, criminal harassment.

RCMP say he is is 6' tall and 170 lbs. with brown hair and green eyes.

If you have information on the whereabouts of Jason Baker, contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171 or your closest police detachment. Or you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.

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