Armed Robbery

Oliver

2015-07-18

File # 2015-3649 South Okanagan RCMP – Oliver

On July 16, 2015 at 10:17 a.m. Oliver RCMP attended to a complaint of an armed robbery in the 6400 block of Park Drive. (Eastside Corner)

Officers attended and spoke to the business owner who advised that just shortly after 10:00 a.m. an unknown man entered the store and produced a weapon.

Information is that the male departed in a GMC pick-up described as;

Older model, smaller size (possibly quarter ton), Two-tone, White or Light Grey and Dark Grey with a red stripe along the bottom it may have had a Dark Grey, or Black canopy on the box.

From the description provided, police believe it to be similar to that of a man who currently has outstanding warrants out of Penticton. Their file 2015-8719

Extensive patrols were made for the suspect vehicle by Oliver, Osoyoos and South Okanagan Traffic Services officers. All were assisted by the RCMP helicopter.

The suspect is described as:

White male, late 50’s- early 60’s, 5’10”, 150lbs, facial hair, cleft lip or scar above lip
•Grey, longer, ‘surfer-style’ hairstyle.
•Wearing Jeans with Black shirt and black leather coat, with a dark coloured ball cap.
•looked thin and sickly.

If you see this individual or suspect vehicle, do not approach either one as the suspect is considered by police to be extremely volatile. Call 911 immediately.

If you have seen this person or vehicle and know where they may be located, please contact the Oliver RCMP at 250-498-3422 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (tips).

Owners of the store say pictures here not from the store Oliver.