Police say a suspect who forced their way into a Salmon Arm Tim Hortons is facing a future court date.

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An RCMP media release said the man appeared to be focused on getting water to put out the fire, but wound up stealing an employee含羞草研究社檚 cellphone in the process.

含羞草研究社淰ideo surveillance was obtained and police were able to identify the suspect,含羞草研究社� said Salmon Arm RCMP spokesperson Const. Andrew Hodges. 含羞草研究社淭he next day police located the suspect, still wearing the same clothing as seen in the video footage, and arrested him.含羞草研究社�

Hodges said officers also seized a cellphone matching the one stolen from the employee.

含羞草研究社淭he man was subsequently released on conditions, and with a future court date to speak to the allegations,含羞草研究社� said Hodges.

Damage at business

On March 3, Salmon Arm RCMP received a call about an incident at a business in the 300 block of Highway 1. An employee reported a break and enter attempt that occurred overnight. Hodges said no entry was made, but there was 含羞草研究社渟ubstantial damage to the building.含羞草研究社�

含羞草研究社淔orensic Identity Services attended and examined the scene, and were able to obtain some fingerprints,含羞草研究社� said Hodges, adding two suspects were identified. Police continue to investigate the incident.

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