Seeking witnesses to alleged robbery in Broadmoor area

Richmond, Information Wanted

2024-06-14 08:57 PDT

File # 2024-17171

Richmond RCMP seeking witnesses to alleged robbery in the Broadmoor area.

On June 1, 2024 shortly after 10:45 p.m. Richmond RCMP received a report of an alleged robbery at a plaza in the 10000 block of No 3 Rd.

According to the victim he was leaving the plaza and walking towards a bus stop on Ryan Rd. when he was allegedly attacked by up to eight masked people. The victim alleges he was struck in the head with a weapon and his backpack was stolen.

The victim said two of the suspects ran toward a business located in the plaza while the rest left in a white possible SUV or hatchback.

Fortunately, the victim did not suffer any significant physical injuries but was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

Richmond RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) has conduct of the investigation.
Richmond RCMP GIS is asking anyone who was in the area of No 3 Rd from Ryan Rd to Williams Rd between 10:40 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. who may have witnessed or have dash cam footage of this incident to contact Richmond RCMP.

Richmond RCMP subsequently recovered the victim’s backpack in the area south of a school in the 8200 block of General Currie Rd. Richmond RCMP GIS is asking anyone in this area who may have observed a white Hyundai Sedan in the area between 10:50 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. to contact Richmond RCMP.

Anyone who may have witnessed, or have information regarding this file, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2024-17171. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.

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Email: richmond_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: richmond.rcmp.ca

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