Robbery suspect arrested and charged in Courtenay

Comox Valley

2024-09-25 08:03 PDT

File # 2024-14845

One suspect is in custody after a robbery was reported on September 22, 2024 in Courtenay.

On September 22, 2024 at approximately 8:45 p.m. a woman called police to report she had been assaulted at a business on the 1700-block of Cliffe Ave., in Courtenay. The victim reported seeing a male, unknown to her, in the parking lot and she asked him if he needed help. The male then allegedly assaulted the victim before taking her wallet.

The 64-year old victim called 911 for help. She was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

The 44-year old suspect was quickly identified by police using surveillance footage and on September 23, 2024 he was arrested. On September 24, 2024, Allan Gibson was charged with robbery and assault causing bodily harm. He is being held in police custody pending a court appearance.

The victim suffered non-life threatening but serious injuries and is expected to recover.

This appeared to be an unprovoked attack. I am proud of the response and efforts made by our investigators to apprehend the person believed to be responsible. Said Inspector Scott Mercer, Officer in Charge, Comox Valley RCMP.

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Email: monika.terragni@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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