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The owner of a pawn shop in Rutland remains in Kelowna General Hospital after he was beaten and robbed, Wednesday afternoon.

The incident occurred about 3:45 p.m. at Savemore Pawnbrokers on Asher Road.

Police say the shop owner had just walked back into the store from taking a break when he was struck in the back of the head and on the arm several times.

The suspect stole a significant amount of jewellery and fled the scene on a bicycle.

The suspect has been seen in the Asher Road area over the past two weeks.

He is described as Caucasian in his mid 20s. He is approximately 6`tall with a thin build.

The suspect has small sores on his face and stubble on his chin. He was wearing a dark hooded jacket with a cream colour pattern, distressed blue jeans, black gloves, sunglasses and a ball cap.

If you've seen the suspect or can identify him you`re asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP Detachment or call Crime Stoppers.