Tip leads to suspects

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UPDATED: 11:19 a.m.

Police have identified possible suspects involved in a Monday morning break-in of a convenience store near Sorrento. 

"As a result of a tip provided to the store owner on June 26, the store owner and police attended to a residence in Sorrento," stated Staff Sgt. Scott West with Salmon Arm RCMP.

"The ensuing police investigation identified suspects possibly responsible for the original theft on June 25 as well as other individuals who were in possession of stolen cigarettes and lottery tickets from the store."

Some of the stolen property was recovered.

Salmon Arm RCMP officers will continue to follow up on the investigation.

ORIGINAL: June 26, 2018

RCMP in Salmon Arm are hoping surveillance footage of a recent break-in at a convenience store will lead to an arrest. 

The break-in happened in the early morning hours of Monday in the Blind Bay area of Highway 1.

The break-in happened during a power outage caused by a brief, but powerful storm. 

However, police say the surveillance was not affected by the power outage. 

The thief made off with a number of items including a display of pocket knives, lottery tickets and cigarettes.

"The RCMP is following up with the store owner and BC Lotto at this time," stated Staff Sgt. Scott West. "RCMP investigators are also reviewing video footage from the store which was unaffected by the power outage to determine if a picture of the culprit exists."

If you feel that you have information please call the Salmon Arm RCMP at (250) 832 6044 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)