Police seek potential additional victims and video

Coquitlam

2023-08-23 12:53 PDT

File # 2023-22592

Coquitlam RCMP are looking for video and witnesses or potential additional victims after multiple parked vehicles were damaged in the Maillardville neighbourhood in Coquitlam between 10:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on August 22, 2023.

Coquitlam RCMP responded to a report of a person damaging parked vehicles near Marmont Street and Charland Avenue, upon arrival, officers quickly located and arrested a suspect.

It is believed the suspect travelled northbound from Brunette Avenue and Allard Street up to Marmont Street and Charland Avenue, where he was arrested. The exact route is unknown.

Police are asking residents to check their CCTV and dash cam for video recorded on August 22, 2023 between 9:30 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. for recordings of the suspect who is described as:

Caucasian male
5 ft 10
170 lbs
Dark beard
Wearing a red hat, green shirt, blue jeans and black runners

"We want to thank the concerned resident for calling Coquitlam RCMP as soon as they saw something suspicious. The report and information provided by the resident allowed our officers to quickly respond and locate the suspect", said Staff Sergeant Jolaine Percival.

Anyone who may have information or video footage of the suspect, or if your vehicle was damaged in this neighbourhood overnight, please call the Coquitlam RCMP non-emergency line at 604-945-1550 and quote file #2023-22592.

Released by

Coquitlam RCMP Media Relations

Office: (604) 945-1580

Email: coquitlam_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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