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Help the RCMP locate an allegedly armed robber

The robbery occurred at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Highway 97 and Beaver Lake Road.

Police in Lake Country are searching for a suspect after a Shell gas station was robbed on Friday, Oct. 25.

On Friday, just before 10 p.m., the Lake Country RCMP received a report of a robbery that had occurred at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Highway 97 and Beaver Lake Road. A male suspect entered the store and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the employee. The suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

General duty members from both Lake Country and Kelowna, along with a police service dog were unable to locate the suspect despite extensive patrols.

Suspect described as:

• Caucasian male

• 5 ft 8 in to 5 ft 9 in tall

• 210 pounds

• Wearing a black hooded sweater, black bandana over the face, sunglasses and gloves

• Carrying a black handgun.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Lake Country RCMP at 250-766-2288.

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