Maple Ridge, B.C – Ridge Meadows RCMP are looking to identify two suspects alleged to be involved in local parcel thefts and auto thefts.
On Monday, March 9, at around 12:30 PM, police received a report that a man, alleged to be a suspect in the theft of a Green, Toyota Rav4, SUV, was observed in the area of the 22700 block of Lougheed highway.
Upon police arrival the suspect fled and a foot chase ensued however, visual continuity was broken and the suspect evaded police. Police identified the man as the same suspect allegedly involved in a parcel theft from the doorstep of a local home earlier in the month.
Moments later, police received a report that a man was washing his Silver, Chevrolet Silverado, truck in the same area and had left his keys in the ignition when a man matching the earlier suspect’s description had stolen the truck.
Police responded and located the truck, attempting to stop the vehicle but the suspect drove the truck in a dangerous manner and police disengaged interaction. The Silverado was located a short time later, unoccupied, in the area of 222nd street and Selkirk.
Police are releasing images of the suspect and a woman who is allegedly an associate of the suspect in order to further the investigation.
The man is described as;
Caucasian male
5’9 to 5’11 in height
Slim build
Dark brown curly or wavy hair
Goatee facial hair
Wearing an olive green long coat
A shoe belonging to the male suspect was recovered and is described as;
Nike air max
Grey and orange color
Left shoe men’s size US 11
The woman is described as;
Caucasian female
Brown hair
Black or dark coloured coat with fur hood
If you have any information about these incidents and have not already spoken to police, please call Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251 and refer to file #2020-5261. If you wish to remain anonymous call CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a TIP online at www.solvecrime.ca