Michael Bopfinger, 47, is alleged to have pointed a handgun at a woman in a parking lot, Saturday, July 23, 2022.
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July 25, 2022 - 10:19 AM
Vernon RCMP are on the lookout for a 47-year-old man after a woman reported he pointed a handgun at her in a parking lot.
The woman called police around 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, after the pair had an "altercation" in an apartment complex parking lot in the 3700 block of 27 Avenue, according to an RCMP media release.
She told police the suspect pulled out a handgun and pointed it at her, and eventually walked away.
She called 9-1-1 after he walked away, leading to a response from the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, police dogs and other officers, believing he may still be carrying a gun at the time, RCMP said.
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Police searched the area, but couldn't find the suspect.
Michael Bopfinger, 47, is wanted for an alleged assault, uttering threats and "a number of" firearms offences, according to police.
He's described as 5'9", weighs 300 lb. and has blue eyes. He also has a shaved head and a full beard, RCMP said.
Police said Bopfinger is considered violent and urge the public not to approach him, but instead call 9-1-1.
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