The Penticton RCMP has put out a call for information regarding an attempted armed robbery Tuesday evening at a downtown pawn shop, in which the suspect was reportedly wearing a fake beard.
Police responded to Mike鈥檚 Pawn Brokers at 333 Main Street at about 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, where the armed robbery was reported.
According to RCMP, a man entered the building with what appeared to be a small handgun, demanding cash, but left empty-handed.
The male suspect is described as Caucasian, six feet tall, 170 pounds, slim build, wearing balck track pants, black shirt, grey zip-up hoody, a blue Taylor Made baseball cap, sunglasses, black gloves with white striping on the back, white running shoes and was wearing a fake beard.
鈥淧olice responded with extensive patrols being conducted, however the male was not located,鈥� an RCMP news release reads.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300 or anonymously at Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
