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Suspect sought in stabbing

Police are searching for a suspect after a 62-year-old West Kelowna man was stabbed shortly before 3:30 p.m. last Sunday.
 
RCMP say they were called to a report of a stabbing at Sidney's Swap & Shop located at 2474 Main Street.

A lone, masked male suspect entered the shop and asked for change before demanding money.

Despite the suspect being given an undisclosed amount of cash, it is alleged that he produced a knife and stabbed a 62-year-old West Kelowna man.

The male suspect fled the scene on a bicycle and could not be located.
 
Although the suspect was wearing a mask, he is believed to be known to the staff as a homeless man living in the area. He is described as:

  • Caucasian male
  • 30-35 years
  • 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
  • 154 lbs (70 kg)
  • Slim build
  • Last seen wearing a green hooded jacket

Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect or his whereabouts is asked to contact the West Kelowna RCMP, Cpl. Podmoroff at 250-768-2880.

Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.



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