Quesnel RCMP arrested the suspect in a liquor store robbery that took place on Friday, Nov. 6.
Police say they responded to a report of two men fighting at the West Side Liquor Store in West Quesnel at around 1:02 p.m.
They say an employee of the store had tried to stop a man suspected of shoplifting from leaving the store without paying. When the employee intervened, he was assaulted.
Using video surveillance, police were able to identify the suspect and later located and arrested him at around 3:00 p.m. the same day.
Police have identified the suspect as 37-year-old Ryan Kozuchar he is being charged with one count each of robbery, assault with a weapon, and resisting arrest. Kozuchar remains in police custody pending his next court appearance.
Sgt. Clay Kronebusch of the Quesnel RCMP says police are reminding the public of the risks of confronting people who are suspected of being involved in criminal activity.
“Police want to remind people of the dangers of confronting those involved with criminal activity. Their behaviour can be unpredictable, and they may be violent or carrying weapons,” Kronebusch said in a statement.
“Luckily, the employee did not receive any serious injuries during this incident.”
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