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Suspect allegedly assaulted a woman with a small child inside a Superstore: Coquitlam RCMP

Darpan News Desk CQ RCMP, 05 Dec, 2022 04:26 PM

Coquitlam RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect of an assault that occurred on Friday, November 4, 2022.

Mounties responded to an assault that occurred inside Superstore located at 1-3000 Lougheed Hwy in Coquitlam between 4:20 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. on November 4.

The suspect assaulted a woman who was seen with a small child.

The suspect can be described as an Asian Male, 25-35 years old, approximately 6’0 tall and medium build. The suspect was seen wearing a grey toque with fur pompom on the top, a black winter jacket with large collar, and dark coloured pants.

Anyone who may recognize the male suspect or have information regarding the incident are asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP.

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