String of robberies in Vernon

Castanet:
It was a busy day for RCMP in the North Okanagan. A string of robberies and attempted robberies kept Vernon RCMP moving. The first took place around 5:45 p.m. at the Dollar Store in Vernon Square. RCMP spokesperson, Gord Molendyk, says a man entered the store and demanded money. “When the teller didn’t comply, the suspect left the store headed towards Highway 97. Then at 7:20 p.m. the Money Mart on 27th Street reported an attempted robbery. A man entered the store, produced a knife and demanded that the clerk give him money,” says Molendyk. He says that teller also refused to comply with the suspect’s demands. “The suspect got frustrated and left heading south from the business. Then just before 9 p.m., a call of a third robbery came in from the Esso station on 27th Street where a man entered the business and approached the teller and demanded cash. The suspect did leave with an undisclosed amount of cash.” Molendyk says the suspect was seen getting into a newer model two door Pontiac type vehicle, silver in color. “The suspect in all three cases is described as a man in his 20s, skinny with light brown or blond hair. The height varies but is approximately 5’6“. In each case, the clothing worn by the robber is different.”