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August 19, 2019 - 1:10 PM
VERNON - RCMP have arrested a 19-year-old man who allegedly robbed a Vernon gas station earlier this month while wearing a Deadpool mask.
Police say officers executed a search warrant at the suspect's Vernon home and arrested a man while also seizing items pertaining to the investigation. Police do not say when the search warrant was executed.
According to a Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media release, the suspect brandished a weapon and walked into a gas station at the 2400 block 34 Street at around 11 p.m. Aug. 1, wearing a Deadpool mask.
The suspect demanded money and threatened staff with a knife. He left without any cash after taking a drink and a small toy.
"As a result of the initial media release to the public, police received many viable tips and a suspect was identified," RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Tania Finn said in the release.
The 19-year-old man currently remains in custody and the matter is before the courts, RCMP say.
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