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Suspect on the Loose in West Vancouver Armed Robbery

Darpan News Desk West Vancouver Police, 15 Mar, 2023 11:26 AM
  • Suspect on the Loose in West Vancouver Armed Robbery

West Vancouver Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who was involved in an early morning armed robbery. 

Shortly after 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Police received a report of a robbery in progress in the 1500 block of Marine Drive. The suspect entered the gas station, produced a handgun, pointed the handgun at the cashier and demanded money. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash from the cash register before fleeing on foot. 

The cashier was not physically injured during this incident. 

The suspect is described as Caucasian, average height, medium build wearing a bright blue puffy jacket, orange pants, black shoes and a black ski mask. The suspect produced a black handgun.

Despite the efforts of police, the suspect was not located.

“We are lucky, no one was physically injured as a result of this high-risk situation,” says Cst. Nicole Braithwaite. “The clothing that the suspect was wearing is very distinct and we are hoping that someone might be able to identify this individual because of their clothing.”

Anyone who has any information in relation the incident is asked to call West Vancouver Police. 

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