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[CRIME] · Canada · 8 sources

Vernon man arrested after Okanagan Spirits distillery break-in

break and enter distillery theft Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Okanagan Spirits property damage

A 39-year-old man from Vernon is facing multiple criminal charges following a break-in at Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery on Sunday, Oct. 18. According to the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, the suspect caused substantial property damage, including breaking a glass door with a rock, before fleeing with two bottles of alcohol.

Police located a man matching the suspect's description a few hours later. During the encounter, the individual attempted to evade arrest, requiring a second officer to assist in taking him into custody. While the stolen bottles were recovered, they were damaged and rendered unusable. The suspect faces charges including break and enter with intent, possession of stolen property, and resisting arrest.

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Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery · Vernon · Vernon North Okanagan RCMP

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Bandit makes off with bottles before Vernon arrest [westknews.com]
Bandit makes off with bottles before Vernon arrest [todayinbc.com]
Bandit makes off with bottles before Vernon arrest - Salmon Arm Observer [saobserver.net]
Bandit makes off with bottles before Vernon arrest [pentictonwesternnews.com]
Bandit makes off with bottles before Vernon arrest - Kelowna Capital News [kelownacapnews.com]
Bandit makes off with bottles before Vernon arrest [lakecountrycalendar.com]
Bandit makes off with bottles before Vernon arrest [keremeosreview.com]
Bandit makes off with bottles before Vernon arrest [revelstokereview.com]