A month-long armed robbery spree that hit businesses throughout the Okanagan Valley from Osoyoos to Vernon has finally come to an end with the arrest on 18 Nov. of Shawn Lamouroux, a 37-year-old Vernon resident.
Lamouroux was caught on camera at almost every business he held up, and although masked, the images in some cases provided clear images of portions of his face and head.
Shawn Lamouroux, a 37-year-old Vernon resident is facing seven counts of robbery.
The robberies were committed between Oct. 18 and Nov. 14, 2021 and in each case involved threatening employees that he had a firearm and demanded money. In most of the cases he then fled on foot with cash and store merchandise.
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The RCMP said Prolific Offender Management teams from both Penticton and Vernon, along with West Kelowna’s General Investigation Section, conducted a joint investigation which ultimately resulted in the identification and arrest of Lamouroux.
The BC Prosecution Service has approved seven counts of robbery against Lamouroux, who remains in remanded custody.
“With our local Detachment’s specialized sections working together on these files, a suspect was quickly identified and within days an arrest was able to be made. This is another example of the dedication our officers have in keeping our communities safe,” says Cst. James Grandy, Media Relations Officer for the RCMP in Penticton.
Anyone with information about this or any other criminal offence, is asked to contact their local RCMP Detachment or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppers.net.
