Quesnel RCMP arrested the suspect in a liquor store robbery.

On November 6, 2026, at approximately 1:02 p.m., the Quesnel RCMP responded to a report of two men fighting at the West Side Liquor Store. Police attended and learned that an employee of the store had attempted to stop a man from leaving without paying. When the employee attempted to intervene and stop the suspect, he was assaulted.

Police were able to identify the suspect in the robbery from video surveillance. At approximately 3:00 p.m., the suspect was located and arrested. Charges have been laid against 37-year-old, Ryan Kozuchar, for robbery, assault with a weapon and resisting arrest. He is being held in custody pending court. 

“Police want to remind people of the dangers of confronting those involved with criminal activity. Their behaviour can be unpredictable and they may be violent, or carrying weapons,” says Sgt. Clay Kronebusch. “Luckily the employee did not receive any serious injuries during this incident.”