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Recognize this man?

Kamloops City

2025-04-23 14:45 PDT

File # 2025-10516

Police are releasing a suspect image to the public, after a shoplifting attempt turned into an armed robbery.

On Thursday April 10, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Kamloops RCMP Detachment frontline officers were called to the 1800-block of Tranquille Road, where a man had allegedly produced a machete when a store employee attempted to stop him from stealing.

A forward photo of the suspect.

View larger image: a forward photo of the suspect.

Multiple officers responded to the area, but did not locate the suspect, who had fled on a bike, said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP Detachment spokesperson. Since then, police have obtained a photo and are releasing it to the public with the hope that someone will recognize the person and reach out to investigators.

A photo of the suspect from behind, holding a red bag.

View larger image: a photo of the suspect from behind, holding a red bag.

The suspect is described as:

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information related to this investigation is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2025-10516.

Released by:

Cpl. Crystal Evelyn
Media Relations Officer
Kamloops RCMP
560 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6N4
Office: 250-828-3193
Fax: 250-828-3034

Email: crystal.evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: kamloops.rcmp.ca

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