National

Coquitlam RCMP is investigate 'crime spree' that started at a car dealership near Lougheed Highway

Darpan News Desk Coquitlam RCMP, 13 Dec, 2022 01:39 PM

Coquitlam RCMP is investigating a crime spree that started at a car dealership near Lougheed Highway and Dominion Avenue in Port Coquitlam.

Police responded to the area shortly after 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, for a report of a robbery involving firearms and four suspects. The suspects were observed stealing a vehicle from the dealership. The suspects fled in the stolen vehicle after there was an exchange of gunfire with responding officers. Neither the suspects or responding officers were shot. It is unknown at this time if the outstanding suspects were injured.

The stolen vehicle crashed on Highway 1 near the King Edward overpass where the suspects fled on foot. One suspect was located on scene where he was arrested by responding officers.

Another suspect car jacked a nearby vehicle before fleeing to Surrey. Police responded to a location in Surrey where the suspect was arrested.

Police are actively searching for two outstanding suspects.

Coquitlam RCMP Major Crimes Team has assumed conduct of the investigation. Victim Services has been engaged.

We would like to thank our policing partners in Burnaby, Surrey, New Westminster, Vancouver, Maple Ridge and the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team (ERT) for their assistance, said Media Relations Officer, Corporal Alexa Hodgins. We appreciate and thank the public for their assistance in adhering to police directions. This was a very dynamic investigation with multiple crime scenes which required additional assistance from numerous jurisdictions.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or may have video footage is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Langley's Walnut Grove Secondary School lockdown lifted, after rifle prop mistaken for a real one

According to Mounties, "Initial reports advised an adult man entered the front door and was seen carrying what appeared to be a rifle. The school was immediately locked down and secured while numerous police resources rushed to the school".

Langley's Walnut Grove Secondary School lockdown lifted, after rifle prop mistaken for a real one

End time changes and daylight time, experts say

Daylight time, which sees people enjoy an extra hour of daylight at the end of the day starting March 13, ends on Sunday. Experts say the tradition of springing forward and falling back in time every year is taxing on individuals' health.

End time changes and daylight time, experts say

Advocates call on governments to fix health care

The Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Nurses Association and HealthCareCAN, an association representing health organizations and hospitals, have issued a list of steps governments should take to fix the country’s health-care system.

Advocates call on governments to fix health care

Man hurt in Surrey shooting not expected to live

A police statement says the 24-year-old was shot late Thursday night and was rushed to hospital but is not expected to survive. A second shooting was reported about four kilometres away in the neighbouring municipality of Delta, roughly an hour after the Surrey attack.

Man hurt in Surrey shooting not expected to live

Overnight shooting in Delta injures one, deemed gang related

Via release, police say that this is a targeted shooting and appears to be related to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict and the victim was the target. The victim has been transported to the hospital for treatment.

Overnight shooting in Delta injures one, deemed gang related

Payments for GST rebate boost to go out today

A bill introduced by the Liberal government to temporarily double the rebate became law last month with unanimous support from opposition parties. The NDP has long advocated for the measure to help low- and modest-income Canadians cope with the rising cost of living.