Police are looking for this man in connection with an armed robbery at Eastside Grocery on July 16. Police suspect it may be prolific offender Arthur Ronald Teneycke.
The RCMP have released a description of the man who robbed Eastside Grocery in Oliver on July 16.
He is described as a white male in his late 50’s or early 60’s, standing nearly six feet tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He has facial hair and a cleft lip or scar above his lip. He has grey, longer, surfer-style hair. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing jeans with a black shirt and black leather coat, with a dark coloured ball cap. He looked thin and sickly.
“From the description provided, police believe it to be similar to that of a man who currently has outstanding warrants out of Penticton,” the RCMP said. This wanted man is prolific offender Ronald Arthur Teneycke.
Police reported the robber entered the store and produced a weapon. (The store owner reported it was a handgun.)
The suspect made off with a small amount of cash and candy.
The RCMP reported the man departed in an older model GMC pickup truck described as an older model, smaller size (possibly quarter ton), two-tone white or light grey and dark grey with a red stripe along the bottom. It may have had a dark grey or black canopy on the box.
The RCMP conducted extensive patrols for the suspect vehicle, but no sighting was reported.
Warning: If you see this individual or suspect vehicle, do not approach either one as the suspect is considered to be extremely volatile. Call 911 immediately.
If you have seen this person or vehicle and know where they may be located, contact the Oliver RCMP at 250-498-3422 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (tips).
The RCMP is looking for this vehicle in connection with the robbery of Eastside Grocery in Oliver on July 16.
