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Global News
09-07-2025
- Global News
Vernon, B.C. meat shop broken into, inventory, cash stolen
An overnight break-in has Vernon, B.C. meat shop owner Stuart McKnight wondering — where's the beef? McKnight arrived at Yankee Flats Meats Monday morning to find the front door kicked in, cash missing and inventory gone. 'Somebody kicked in our front door and came in, entered the premises and sort of helped themselves to some of our stuff,' McKnight said. About $500 in cash and another $500 worth of meat were taken, along with damage to the property. The shop opened last year and moved just six months ago — only a block away in downtown Vernon. In that short time, it's already weathered two break-ins. 'It almost comes with the territory, unfortunately. We love being part of the local retail community, but there's a dark side downtown where you become a sitting target for people who just want to grab and go,' McKnight explained. Story continues below advertisement 1:34 Vernon woman dead after family disturbance Between the two incidents, the store has lost a couple thousand dollars — no small hit for a local business already facing rising costs. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The cost of retail and business is more expensive than it's ever been, so this just adds to those expenses. It means we have to work a little harder and longer to get back on top,' McKnight said. He also emphasized why supporting local matters. 'All of our meat — pork, chicken, beef, and lamb — comes from right around here. We get it straight to our customers, who really appreciate the work,' he said. Meanwhile, the shop is looking to beef up security measures. 'We're looking at getting more hardware and defenses against this kind of thing, but that's more cost, so you have to weigh the trade-offs,' McKnight added. Story continues below advertisement Vernon RCMP say the investigation is ongoing and no suspects have been identified.
CTV News
24-06-2025
- CTV News
15-year-old stabbed at B.C. grad party: RCMP
Mounties are investigating after a 15-year-old was reportedly stabbed during a large grad party in Coldstream, B.C., over the weekend. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP says it received the report around 1 a.m. Sunday, and when officers arrived at the property on Mackie Drive, the teenage victim had already been taken to hospital for treatment. The suspect drove away before police arrived, but the 18-year-old was found and arrested shortly later 'without incident,' according to the detachment. The accused was released with conditions and a court date. 'From the investigation, the incident is believed to have started out as an argument between the suspect and victim,' Mounties wrote in a news release Tuesday. 'It then escalated into a physical confrontation which led to the suspect allegedly stabbing the victim, who was seriously injured as a result.' Police asked anyone who witnessed the incident to call the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP's non-emergency line at 250-545-7171.
