Kelowna

The Kelowna RCMP are searching for the suspect involved in an armed robbery last night (Tuesday) at a Rutland area pizzeria.

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RCMP Cst. Kris Clark says police received a call shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday of a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Little Caesars Pizza on Highway 33 in Rutland.

Clark says witnesses stated a masked man entered the store wearing black clothing.

"He showed the employee what appeared to be a black handgun in his waistband and demanded money. The man fled the scene with a small amount of cash and was tracked by a Police Service Dog to an area a couple blocks away," says Clark.

"The track ended without capture and the man has not been located."

The suspect is described to be about 5'7" to 5'9" with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants and a mask.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637) ktown.