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Three males arrested after threats with knives on White Rock pier

Darpan News Desk White Rock RCMP, 10 Jul, 2023 05:10 PM

On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. White Rock RCMP police received 911 calls reporting a dangerous situation involving a group of males, brandishing knives and making threats towards the public with knives. White Rock RCMP beach patrol officers were on foot nearby and gave chase along the promenade. After a short foot pursuit three males were arrested and their knives seized.

This dangerous situation could have had a very different outcome, fortunately due to calls from the public and quick response by officers, no one was injured in this incident. Having officers on foot on the promenade when this occurred helped in the quick identification and arrest of these suspects. Said White Rock RCMP officer, Constable Chantal Sears who added, throughout the summer months we will regularly have a visible police presence on foot and bicycles to support our regular patrols.

Two youth males, were released from police custody with conditions and future court dates, into the care of their parents/guardians.

An adult male who is known to police was held for court and released on court-imposed conditions with a court date of September 13th, 2023.

We thank the witnesses who called, provided descriptions and statements to police. If you witnessed what occurred and have yet to speak to police, or have CCTV or dashcam footage please call 778-545-4800 and quote file number 2023-4053."

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