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Armed robbery in New Westminster

Darpan News Desk New Westminster Police, 27 Jun, 2023 04:55 PM

New Westminster – At approximately 10:00 am on June 23^rd the New Westminster Police responded to a 9-1-1 call from a man who shared he was robbed of his cellphone and wallet by a man with a firearm. The victim shared with police that he was at 4^th Avenue and Ash Street when the armed robbery took place.

Police flooded the area and soon located someone matching the suspect description at 6^th Avenue and 8^th Street. The suspect fled from police and after a foot pursuit, he was arrested. An officer was transported to local hospital after sustaining an injury during the foot pursuit.

New Westminster Police officers will be recommending assualt, robbery, and uttering threats charges.

“Thanks to the officers who located and quickly arrested this suspect,” stated Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “At this time we believe the suspect is not known to the victim and that this was an unprovoked assault.”

The victim’s cell phone and wallet were returned to him. Officers canvassed the area for CCTV and additional evidence.

Police are asking that anyone who may have witnessed this incident to share what they saw by speaking to officers at 604-525-5411.

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