File # 2010-3631
2010-02-26 10:08 PST

Last evening officers from the Vernon detachment arrested two male suspects after a report of an attempted robbery of a business in the Landing Plaza.
At around 5:35 yesterday afternoon police were called to the insurance office in the Landing Plaza for a report of an attempted robbery. A lone male entered the office just at closing time and produced a weapon and demanded cash. There was an exchange between the employee and the suspect, resulting with the suspect running from the business without any money.
A short time later the with the assistance of the police service dog two males were located and arrested a few blocks away.
A 31year old male from Vernon remains in custody and is expected to face charges of attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon later today. The second male a 22 year old from Vernon has been released without charges at this time however the investigation continues.
 

Released by

Gordon Molendyk
Media Relations Officer
Vernon / North Okanagan Det
3402-30th Street, Vernon BC
Office: 250-260-7161
Cell: 250-308-7288
Fax: 250-260-1733
Email: bcrcmp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca