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Elderly man and woman in hospital after assault in attempted break and enter: Richmond RCMP

Ish Sharma Richmond RCMP, 09 Aug, 2022 12:16 PM

Last month, on July 24th, shortly after 11:00 pm, a couple living in the 7000 block of Gollner Avenue were assaulted in an attempted break and enter.

Via release, Richmond RCMP say the victims, a man and woman both over the age of 60, sustained non-life threatening injuries, but required hospitalization.

The incident is being investigated.

A forensic composite sketch of the suspect has been compiled. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his 20s, 178 cm (5’ 10) tall, slim build, with brown curly hair and a blue/green flower tattoo on right forearm.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this suspect, is urged to contact the Richmond RCMP.

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