Police seek suspects who rammed an occupied Police vehicle
Coquitlam, Information Wanted
2023-02-28 15:22 PST
File # 2023-5410
Coquitlam RCMP is appealing to the public for assistance after a vehicle rammed an occupied and fully-marked police vehicle during an interrupted break and enter in progress.
While on routine patrol, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 4:21 a.m., a Coquitlam RCMP officer interrupted a break and enter in progress at the Shell Gas Station located at 2315 Pitt River Road in Port Coquitlam. One of the male suspects was observed leaving the store with items in hand, when they observed the nearby police vehicle. The suspect dropped the items, entered an awaiting vehicle and drove directly into the responding officer’s vehicle.
View larger image - Driver’s side profile of a marked RCMP vehicle with significant front-end damage
View larger image - Front-end of a marked RCMP vehicle with significant damage
The two male suspects were observed wearing dark clothing and black masks.
The suspects are believed to be driving a grey newer-model Toyota Tacoma with significant front-end damage. The vehicle was last seen driving west-bound on Pitt River Road in Port Coquitlam.
View larger image - Suspect vehicle driving on Lougheed Hwy near Pitt River Road
View larger image - Suspect truck driving on Lougheed Hwy near Colony Farm Road
The officer was transported to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police officers often encounter violent situations and put themselves at risk during the execution of their daily duties,
said Inspector Darren Carr, Acting officer in charge of the Coquitlam RCMP. Our officers are diligently working to identify and locate the suspects responsible for this blatant disregard for public safety.
Police are seeking witnesses and video footage which include dash cam, cell-phone and CCTV video from the area of Shaughnessy Street and Pitt River Road between 4:00 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Anyone who has any information, witnessed this incident or may have video footage is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550, and quote file number 2023-5410.
Released by:
Cpl. Alexa HodginsMedia Relations Officer
Coquitlam RCMP
2986 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C V3B 7Y5
Office: 604-945-1580
Email:
coquitlam_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: coquitlam.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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