Kamloops RCMP seek public help after indecent act in thrift store

Community Safety Alert – Suspect Sought in Kamloops Indecent Act

The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is asking the public to help identify a man involved in an alleged indecent act inside a thrift store in Kamloops, British Columbia. The incident occurred late in the morning on Friday, May 29, 2026, and remains under active investigation under file number 2026-16921.

According to police, a woman was shopping in a store on the 900-block of Columbia Street when she noticed a man nearby engaged in a sexual act. Once the man realized he had been seen, he immediately left the store and drove away. Investigators have not yet confirmed his identity and are now turning to the community for assistance.

Official Incident Details

Based on information released by the Kamloops RCMP, the sequence of events and current investigative needs are as follows:

• On May 29, 2026, shortly before 11:30 a.m., a woman was shopping at a thrift store in the 900-block of Columbia Street, Kamloops.
• While in one of the aisles, she felt someone watching her and turned to see a man allegedly masturbating close by.
• When the man became aware that the woman had seen him, he left the store immediately.
• He was observed leaving the parking lot in a late-model silver Honda Civic.
• The investigation is being conducted under Kamloops RCMP file number 2026-16921.

Suspect Description

Police have provided the following description of the man they are trying to identify:

• Gender/Race: Male, Caucasian
• Age: Approximately 30 years old
• Height: About 6 feet tall
• Build: Medium build
• Hair: Brown hair
• Facial hair: Short, dark beard
• Clothing at the time: Floral button-up shirt
• Accessories: Gold-rimmed sunglasses
• Vehicle: Late-model silver Honda Civic

Police have indicated that a photograph of the suspect has been released to support the investigation. If you recognize this description, or if you saw a man and vehicle matching these details in the area at the time of the incident, your information could be important.

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is urging residents of Kamloops and surrounding areas to assist investigators in any way they can. If you know who this man might be, or if you witnessed anything unusual around the thrift store on the morning of May 29, 2026, you are strongly encouraged to contact police.

If you have any information about the suspect’s identity or this incident, please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment and reference file 2026-16921. (Use the usual non-emergency contact number for Kamloops RCMP if you are not reporting an immediate threat.) Your call could help prevent future incidents and support the safety of others in local businesses.

For a broader understanding of local crime trends and community risk factors in this area, you can review the Kamloops Crime Statistics & Safety Report, which CrimeCanada.ca maintains to support informed community vigilance.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alleged indecent acts in public retail spaces are serious because they directly impact people’s sense of safety in everyday settings such as thrift stores, malls, and other shops. These incidents can be traumatic for those who witness them and may indicate a risk of repeated behaviour if the individual is not identified. In communities across British Columbia, including Kamloops, timely reporting of suspicious or sexually inappropriate behaviour helps police intervene sooner and deter escalation.

When shopping or moving through public spaces, consider the following general safety practices: stay aware of your surroundings, move toward staff or other patrons if you feel uncomfortable, and report any sexual or threatening behaviour to police as soon as it is safe to do so. If possible, note details such as the person’s appearance, clothing, distinctive features, and any vehicle description (make, model, colour, and plate if safely observed). Community members who share information with police play a critical role in supporting safer neighbourhoods and holding offenders accountable.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.