RCMP are recommending a charge of robbery against a 20-year-old woman after an attempt to rob Red Tomato Pies Friday night, Feb 15, in Williams Lake.
The woman entered Red Tomato Pies that evening and attempted to make off with the tip jar, said police. When employees attempted to stop the suspect she assaulted them with bear spray and fled the scene.
The suspect was followed to a residence and her whereabouts were reported to the police. The Williams Lake RCMP surrounded the residence and shortly after the suspect, who is well known to police, emerged and surrendered herself to the authorities.
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The stolen tip jar was returned to Red Tomato Pies shortly after. All employees affected by the bear spray were decontaminated at the Williams Lake Memorial Hospital and suffered only minor injuries.
patrick.davies@wltribune.com
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