An iconic ice cream shop in downtown Penticton is closed for two days, after the 70-year-old owner was allegedly beaten and robbed this morning, Aug. 4, according to her daughter.
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They stole the cash register and beat the owner, according to the daughter, who took to a Penticton Facebook group this morning.
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He said every agency including mental health, addictions, BC Housing, police and bylaw need to come together to work on social and crime problems.
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The Western News has reached out for comment from the Penticton RCMP.
Ogo香蕉视频直播檚 has been a staple in the downtown for more than a decade, offering up more than 50 flavours of ice cream and a lunch menu.
More to come.
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