North Vancouver RCMP is investigating an assault and attempted robbery that occurred over the weekend and appealing to the public to help identify the suspect.
On September 7th, 2024, at approximately 2:50 p.m., police responded to reports of a robbery and assault taking place outside a pharmacy in the 1200 block of Marine Drive in North Vancouver.
It is alleged that an unidentified man tried to steal items from a woman’s handbag that was hanging from her mobility scooter while she had stopped outside the pharmacy. An altercation ensued, and the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim and a bystander who intervened. The suspect then went eastbound along Marine Drive.
It is also alleged that the suspect said he had a gun, though no firearm was brandished or observed during the incident. No items were stolen, but one of the victims attended Lions Gate Hospital for minor injuries.
“This was an extremely frightening incident for the two victims involved and we’re thankful things didn’t escalate further,” said Cst. Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for the North Vancouver RCMP. “Investigators are releasing a still image of the suspect caught on CCTV in hopes that someone will recognize him and call the police.”
The suspect is described as an Indigenous male wearing a dark backpack, black baseball cap, beige shorts, black high-top sneakers and a grey long-sleeve hoodie.
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