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Fraud suspect ID'd

UPDATE: 1:44 p.m.

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said they have now identified a male who was suspected of using a stolen bank card in the Armstrong area. 

This suspect has since been identified and no further information is needed, Const. Kelly Brett said in an updated news release. 

"The Vernon RCMP would like to thank the citizens of Vernon who provided information on this suspect," Brett said.


ORIGINAL STORY

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are looking for help in identifying a man after a suspect used a stolen bank card at an Armstrong gas station. 

On June 12, it was reported to RCMP that a bank card was stolen from a vehicle overnight and used at a business in the Armstrong area. A suspect can be seen on video surveillance making purchases using the stolen bank card. 

The suspect is described as a white man, 45 to 50 years old, approximately 5’10" with long blonde hair and tied into a ponytail.

"In an effort to further our ongoing investigation, police are releasing an image taken by the business of the fraud suspect," said RCMP Const. Kelly Brett. 

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is to contact Const. Ryan Fletcher of the North Okanagan RCMP (Armstrong) at 250-546-3028. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.



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