"The Working Man" statue at the intersection of Bernard Avenue and St. Paul Street sustained significant damaged when it was knocked from its foundation at around 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.
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August 15, 2023 - 10:50 AM
RCMP are on the lookout for four suspects who investigators believe were involved in knocking over a bronze statue in Kelowna’s downtown.
The Working Man statue at the intersection of Bernard Avenue and St. Paul Street sustained significant damaged when it was knocked from its foundation at around 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, according to an RCMP media release.
Police say city employees reviewed CCTV footage and four suspects were identified.
RCMP are on the lookout for four suspects who investigators believe were involved in knocking over a bronze statue in Kelowna’s downtown.
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“These individuals caused significant and costly damage to something with sentimental value to Kelowna’s downtown core and community,” Kelowna RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Michael Gauthier said in the release. “It is imperative that we work together and hold those responsible accountable.”
Suspect one is a Caucasian male in his late 20s, tall with a medium build, curly brown hair and facial hair. He was wearing a black button shirt, black shorts, a green baseball cap and black shoes.
The second suspect is described as a Caucasian male in his late 20s, shorter with a medium build short brown hair and light facial hair. He was wearing a black v-neck T-shirt, green shorts and black shoes.
Suspects wanted for vandalizing public art in downtown Kelowna.
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The third suspect is a Caucasian male in his late 20s, taller with a medium build, longer blonde hair in the back and black facial hair. He was wearing a black tank top, pink and yellow floral board shorts, a black baseball cap and blueish cowboy boots.
Suspect four is also a Caucasian male in his late 20s. He’s tall with a medium build and medium length dark-coloured hair. He was wearing a blue and white floral shirt, beige cargo shorts, grey socks and grey shoes and was carrying a black backpack.
If you can identify any of these individuals, contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 and reference police file number 2023-47424. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.net or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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