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An employee of a local money store is facing criminal charges after allegedly faking an armed robbery.

On Nov. 10, RCMP were called to Vernon Cash Solutions on 26th Avenue following a report that the store was held up at gun point.

Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy said a police investigation has determined the store was not robbed and the female employee who made the claim is now facing charges.

“RCMP are recommending charges of public mischief and theft under $5,000,” said Noseworthy, adding the 39-year-old woman took an undetermined amount of cash and reported it stolen.

Noseworthy said “good old fashioned police work” and the store's video surveillance led to charges being recommended against the unidentified woman.