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CBC
02-05-2025
- CBC
Richmond RCMP seeking witnesses in alleged attempted kidnapping, vehicle fire
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after an alleged attempted kidnapping in Richmond, involving an apparent fake cop. The incident was followed by a vehicle fire, according to a release from the Richmond RCMP. They said a woman reported that three men approached her around 4 p.m. on Monday, at a local sports facility near the 4300 block of No. 3 Road. The victim reported one of the men was wearing an item marked "police" and carrying a portable radio. She said a struggle ensued but she was able to break free, police explain. The suspects left in a black Jeep Cherokee with an Alberta licence plate, according to the release. Police said the vehicle was located around 10 p.m. that evening on fire in the 13000 block of Vulcan Way. Police said the incident appears to have been targeted. "We recognize the public may be concerned by the fact that one of the suspects alluded to being a police officer," inspector Michael Cohee, Officer-in-charge of Richmond RCMP Investigative Services and Community Engagement, said in the statement. "If you are ever approached by someone indicating they are a plainclothes police officer, it is okay to ask for identification to verify their claims." Searching for witnesses Police are hoping to speak with two potential witnesses, whose photographs have been released. The first witness was wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, white pants, white running shoes and carrying a white and black umbrella. The second witness was wearing a grey jacket, grey pants, white running shoes, black glasses and carrying a pink purse. "We know there were people walking past the area at the time the alleged attempted kidnapping took place," said Cpl. Adriana O'Malley, Richmond RCMP Media Relations Officer, in the statement. Police said they are also looking for anyone else who was near or may have dashcam footage of the 4300 block of No. 3 Road between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. or near the 13000 block of Vulcan Way between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. as well as between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call Richmond RCMP.
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Police in Richmond, B.C., seek witnesses of alleged attempted kidnapping
RICHMOND – Police in Richmond, B.C., say they're looking for witnesses after an alleged attempted kidnapping involving a vehicle that was later found on fire. RCMP say a female victim reported Monday that she was at a sports facility located along No. 3 Road, near the intersection with Browngate Road, when three men approached her. They say she told officers that one of the men was allegedly wearing an item marked 'police' and carrying a portable radio. The Mounties say the victim told them a struggle ensued, but she was able to break free, and the suspects left the area in a black Jeep Cherokee with an Alberta licence plate. At about 10 p.m. on Monday, police say the vehicle was found on fire on the other side of the city, along Vulcan Way. The statement from RCMP says the evidence suggests the alleged attempted kidnapping was targeted. The Mounties are looking for dash-camera footage and witnesses, including two people who were walking in the area at the time. The first witness is described Asian, wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, white pants, white running shoes and carrying a white and black umbrella. The second potential witness was wearing a grey jacket and pants, white running shoes, black glasses and carrying a pink purse. Insp. Michael Cohee, officer-in-charge of the detachment's investigative services, notes that police are aware of information related to the incident circulating on social media. 'We recognize the alarming nature of this incident and want to assure the public our investigators are working diligently to identify the individuals involved,' Cohee says in the statement. 'If you are ever approached by someone indicating they are a plainclothes police officer, it is OK to ask for identification to verify their claims.' Police are also looking for anyone who was in the area of the 4300 block of No. 3 Road between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday. They're further looking for anyone who was in the area where the burned Jeep was found, around the 13000 block of Vulcan Way, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. as well as between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
Global News
01-05-2025
- Global News
Attempted kidnapping involved apparent fake cop, Richmond RCMP say
A group of men, one apparently disguised as a police officer, attempted to kidnap a woman in Richmond on Monday, RCMP say. Richmond RCMP said the woman escaped and believes the incident was targeted. Police said the attempt happened around 4:15 p.m. as the victim was at a local sports facility in the 4300 block of No. 3 Road. 0:34 New Westminster police investigating alleged kidnapping attempt The woman told Mounties she was approached by three men, one of them wearing an item marked 'police' and carrying a portable radio. Story continues below advertisement A struggle ensued, and the woman was able to break free. The suspects fled in a black Jeep Cherokee with Alberta licence plates that was later located on fire in the 1300-block of Vulcan Way, according to police. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We recognize the public may be concerned by the fact that one of the suspects alluded to being a police officer,' Insp. Michael Cohee, Officer-in-Charge of Richmond RCMP Investigative Services and Community Engagement, said in a media release. 'If you are ever approached by someone indicating they are a plainclothes police officer, it is okay to ask for identification to verify their claims.' View image in full screen Richmond RCMP is looking for witnesses and video from the area of the 4300 block of No 3 Road between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on April 28. Richmond RCMP View image in full screen Richmond RCMP is looking for witnesses and video from the the area of the 13000 block of Vulcan Way between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. as well as between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on April 28. Richmond RCMP Police are seeking witnesses and video from the area of the 4300 block of No 3 Road between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. or the area of the 13000 block of Vulcan Way between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. as well as between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Story continues below advertisement Mounties also released photos of two specific witnesses they're particularly interested in speaking with. The first witness is described as Asian wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, white pants, white running shoes and carrying a white and black umbrella. The second witness was wearing a grey jacket, grey pants, white running shoes, black glasses and carrying a pink purse. Anyone with information is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.
