Vernon RCMP hunt for suspect following robbery attempt

Police combing the area near the Blue Moon Esso after a suspect tried to rob the Vernon gas station Wednesday afternoon...

Vernon RCMP are hunting for a suspect following an attempted robbery at a Vernon gas station Tuesday.

Police were called to the Blue Moon Esso on 34th Street shortly before 4:30 p.m.

The suspect is unknown to be man or woman, possibly Caucasian short, approximately five-foot-five or five-foot six, wearing a black and white trucker’s hat, big sunglasses that covered most of the face, a brown T-shirt, shorts and sandals.

It’s not clear at this time if the suspect used any weapon in the attempt.

Police continue to investigate.

More details as they become available…

 

Vernon Morning Star