Unsolved crimes Kelowna

You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers hope you can help solve by calling our anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip at www.crimestoppers.net.
 
CRIME: ROBBERY
DATE: 2008-03-12
RCMP FILE: 2008-11336

Police are searching for bank robbery suspect.

Kelowna, BC: On March 11th, at approximately 3:40 pm, a lone man
entered the ScotiaBank located at the corner of Dilworth Drive and
Harvey Ave in Kelowna.  This unknown man produced a note to the teller
indicating a demand for money or he'll start shooting.  The teller
observed the handle of a dark coloured handgun in the waist band of the
suspect's pants.  The teller hesitated and the suspect gestured to the
handgun which was tucked in his pants.  An undisclosed amount of cash
was given to the suspect along with a dye pack.  He was last observed heading south bound from the bank towards Springfield Road.

The description of the robbery suspect is as follows:
Caucasian man, 45-55 years of age,  5"7", 140 lbs., slight build,
bright blue eyes, acne scars on face, pock marked face, grey hair, very
weathered appearance, scruffy, dirty & unkempt, thin lips, pointy chin,
hollow cheeks.

Please find attached a photograph of the suspect taken from the
bank’s video surveillance footage. The suspect should not be approached.

If you know anything about this crime, or any other crime, call the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net. Your information will be kept confidential and could lead to a reward of up to $2000.00. 

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