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Parked vehicles damaged in Coquitlam

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 24 Aug, 2023 10:00 AM
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Coquitlam R-C-M-P say they are looking for additional victims and video evidence after a man damaged a number of parked vehicles in the Maillardville neighbourhood.

Police say the male suspect was arrested Tuesday night after reports surfaced of someone damaging parked cars between 10 p-m and 11:30 p-m.

Investigators say they believe the man travelled northbound from Brunette Avenue and Allard Street up to Marmont Street and Charland Avenue, although the exact route is unknown.

Police are asking residents of the area to check if their cars were damaged, as well as for dash cam footage recorded around the time of the incident.

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