This isn\u0027t the first break\u002Din at Players Choice Sports in downtown Kelowna, but it hurts the most, said owner Jason Wobshall.
But the attacks on his store have spiked since the beginning of the pandemic and the latest incident — which roused Wobshall out of bed around 1:45 a.m. early Tuesday — has dealt the harshest blow yet.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Late Tuesday morning, Wobshall was still tallying up the stolen items and believes the losses could surpass $40,000. “Part of the reason we’re moving out of downtown is because it’s become so criminal-ridden, it’s insane.” he said. “It’s non-stop smash and grab city over here.”Article content Repairing the damage often comes out of his own pocket because insurance deductibles are too high and he doesn’t want his rates to go even higher, said Wobshall.
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