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Robbery Suspect Arrested At Abbotsford Home

Darpan News Desk, 26 Aug, 2018 04:36 PM

A 36-year-old man was taken into custody in Abbotsford, B.C. following reports of a robbery Saturday morning.

Police released details of an incident that led to a police action on a home at Clearbrook Road and Fir Avenue, leading to the arrest of the 36-year-old man for uttering threats and robbery.

"Without provocation, the male kicked a car attempting to park, threatened to shoot the two occupants inside and took their cellphone," the police force said on Twitter.

Great morning #arrest! #AbbyPD have a 36yr old male in custody for Uttering Threats & Robbery. Without provocation the male kicked a car attempting to park, threatened to shoot the 2 occupants inside & took their cell phone. Police took into custody without incident. #NiceWorkAPD pic.twitter.com/1VpEMU5tJZ
— Abbotsford Police Department (@AbbyPoliceDept) August 25, 2018

Abbotsford Police Department received a report of a “suspicious circumstance, which turned out to be a robbery and uttering threats call,” said Staff Sgt. Paul Dhillon with the force.

“We contained the residence and made some calls. The subject of the complaint came out of the residence, so he was compliant, and was taken into custody,” Dhillon said. “We’re continuing our investigation.”

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