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CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
B.C. carjacking suspect who led U.S. authorities on police chase charged
A massive police response is seen on the I5 in Washington state after a B.C. carjacking suspect allegedly crossed the U.S. border on Dec. 12, 2024. (Washington State Patrol) A British Columbia man who allegedly stole a pickup truck at knifepoint and then drove across the Canada-U.S. border in an attempt to evade police last year has been charged. Shawn Douglas Bergstrom was turned over to the Richmond RCMP by U.S. authorities on June 10, nearly six months after he was arrested in Washington state. Court records show Bergstrom, born in 1982, appeared in court on June 11 and was charged with one count of robbery. The Richmond RCMP were called to a robbery in progress in the 4400 block of No. 3 Road just before 12:40 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2024. The victim reported that a man approached him with a knife and demanded the keys to his black 2007 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. The victim surrendered the truck and the suspect drove away, heading south on No. 3 Road, according to police. The truck was located a short time later heading south on Highway 99 near the George Massey Tunnel. A Richmond RCMP officer in a marked police vehicle attempted to stop the suspect vehicle but was unsuccessful. Washington state pursuit The truck approached the Peace Arch border crossing at a 'high rate of speed,' ignoring signals from border guards to stop, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement shortly after the incident. 'The vehicle continued through the port of entry and hit another vehicle,' a CBP spokesperson said. The suspect allegedly made a U-turn and crossed a grass median before continuing to flee south on Interstate 5. Authorities pursued the vehicle in a lengthy chase involving border guards and Washington state troopers through the communities of Blaine and Bellingham. Police eventually rammed the pickup truck, causing the driver to lose control, near the Bow Hill rest area, approximately 70 kilometres south of the Peace Arch crossing. Machete recovered 'The driver was taken into custody,' Washington state trooper Kelsey Harding wrote on social media, hours after the incident. 'Troopers recovered a machete, and the vehicle was identified (as) stolen from British Columbia.' Bergstrom was charged with several offences in the U.S., including assault, reckless driving, attempting to evade police, and possession of a stolen vehicle. He remains in police custody with his next court appearance scheduled for June 26 in Richmond provincial court. 'With the support of our U.S. partners, we were able to bring this high-profile case to a safe and successful resolution,' Richmond RCMP Chief Supt. Dave Chauhan said in a statement Monday. 'We appreciate the coordinated efforts of all law enforcement agencies in both Canada and the United States whose efforts resulted in the arrest and subsequent charge of the man.' With files from CTV News Vancouver's Andrew Weichel
CTV News
09-06-2025
- CTV News
Have you seen this man? Suspect ID'd in Mother's Day thefts in Richmond
Videos posted to the Neighbours of Richmond TikTok account show a suspect in a series of Mother's Day thefts. (TikTok/neighboursofrichmond) Weeks after a series of thefts that took place on and around Mother's Day in Richmond, B.C., authorities have identified a suspect. Joseph David Michael Landry is believed to be responsible for three thefts reported in the city's downtown core between May 7 and May 11, Richmond RCMP said Monday. Landry is charged with 10 criminal offences in connection to those incidents, plus four additional counts dating back to July 2024 – but authorities are still working to locate and arrest him. Richmond RCMP asked anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward. Cpl. Adriana O'Malley confirmed the thefts include one highlighted in surveillance videos posted to the Neighbours of Richmond TikTok account last month. The videos show a man in a red hat peering into vehicle windows in a parking lot, then shattered glass falling onto the ground. The post indicates the surveillance videos were captured on Mother's Day in the parking lot of Hai Di Lao restaurant. 'The incident caused significant emotional distress and financial loss to families gathered for what (was) meant to be a joyful occasion,' the TikTok caption reads. In a news release, Richmond RCMP acknowledged that these types of posts can help generate 'public interest' in crimes – but said it's important for anyone with information on thefts or other incidents to reach out to authorities directly. 'We appreciate the community's vigilance in sharing information. Timely reporting and providing all evidence directly to police is essential as it allows our officers to gather the necessary evidence to properly identify the suspect and secure charges,' said O'Malley, in a statement. 'In this case, a suspect has been formally charged and efforts to locate and arrest him are ongoing. We encourage anyone with credible information on the suspect's whereabouts to contact us directly in order to ensure a safe and informed response.' The charges approved against Landry include theft, mischief and breaching court orders, the RCMP said.
CTV News
03-06-2025
- Business
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Alleged Lego thieves arrested at Richmond mall
Mounties in Richmond say they caught a group of people who had stolen from a toy store in a local mall last week. On May 27, officers received a report of a theft in progress at a store in Richmond Centre involving eight suspects, according to police. 'The complainant followed the suspects at a safe distance while providing updates to the E-Comm 911 call-taker, which was then shared by dispatch to frontline officers,' reads a news release from the detachment issued Tuesday. 'Richmond RCMP officers arrived on scene and quickly located and arrested five of the suspects, four of whom were youths, in a nearby parkade, and recovered multiple pieces of alleged stolen merchandise.' Police say they recovered 'several' unopened boxes of Lego. Three of the suspects were released with conditions, and Mounties say they will recommend charges. The detachment says retail theft has been trending downward in Richmond so far this year, thanks to its 'multi-pronged strategy' launched after an uptick in shoplifting in 2023.
Global News
22-05-2025
- Global News
Man charged after police dog stabbed in Richmond, B.C.
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A man who allegedly assaulted Richmond RCMP officers and stabbed a police dog is now facing multiple criminal charges. The violent altercation happened early in the morning of May 7, when Mounties were responding to reports of a man in distress. Officers found the man in rural farmland southeast of No. 4 Road and Westminster Highway with the help of a police dog. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police allege that during the encounter the man fired an airgun and stabbed the dog. The K9, named Rebel, needed emergency veterinary care for multiple puncture wounds. The dog survived and is expected to make a full recovery. Police arrested Andrew Jongbloets at the scene. He's now facing seven charges, including injury to a law enforcement animal, assaulting a police officer with a weapon, discharging an air gun with intent to wound and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Story continues below advertisement Jongbloets remains in custody and is due back in court next Friday.
Global News
21-05-2025
- Global News
Richmond, B.C. youth arrested in BCLC PlayNow cyberattack
Richmond RCMP say a 'youth suspect' has been arrested for allegedly participating in a cyberattack on the B.C. Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) PlayNow iGaming website. The BCLC first detected the attack last July, when it noticed a suspiciously high volume of traffic on the site. The Crown corporation's cybersecurity team later determined it was facing a 'credential stuffing' attack, in which a malicious actor try to get into users' accounts with email and password combinations hacked or stolen from other websites. That prompted the BCLC to issue a notice to users urging them to change their passwords. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Up to 250,000 attempts were made to gain access to a 'small percentage' of user accounts, Richmond RCMP said. 1:42 Canadian agencies ill-equipped to tackle growing cybercrime threat, auditor general finds The Richmond RCMP's Economic Crime Unit was tasked to probe the attack, and ultimately identified a suspect in Richmond, who they believe was 'responsible for some of the compromised accounts, and allegedly purchased stolen login information from a social media platform,' police said in a media release. Story continues below advertisement Mounties arrested the suspect on Feb. 28. Police have not disclosed their age. 'Based on all situational factors and in consultation with BCLC, Richmond RCMP have elected to proceed with the restorative justice program under the Youth Criminal Justice Act for the offences which were attributed to the youth,' the RCMP said. Restorative justice refers to a voluntary process that aims to repair the harm caused by an offender rather than simply punishing them, and can involve a variety of forms including apologies, restitution, community service or counselling.
