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Assault at an Abbotsford mall lands one man in hospital

Darpan News Desk Abbotsford Police, 22 Jul, 2021 04:48 PM

The Abbotsford Police Department is investigating a serious assault that occurred shortly after 12:00 pm on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in the 32000 Blk of Ventura lane. One victim was transported to hospital by Abbotsford Emergency Services for medical treatment.

Major Crime detectives are now investigating the incident and after reviewing CCTV would like to speak to the people who were observed in this area.

A dark coloured Tesla drove south out of the mini mall parking lot at 32868 South Fraser Way and travelled east through the lane around the same time the as the assault. It is possible the occupants may have seen the suspect.

A female exited a pickup truck and walked north down Ventura Lane when the suspect fled the scene and ran past her.

The suspect is described as a male and was wearing a top with the hood up.

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