Police search for home invasion suspect
An 79-year-old Coquitlam man was assaulted during a home invasion on Friday.
After waking up to find a stranger in his home, the victim said he was assaulted and forcibly confined while the suspect stole his cellphone, credit cards, and his 2022 Hyundai Kona.
The vehicle has the licence plate AWE-311. Police are asking residents to call 9-1-1 if they spot the car.
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A suspect wearing a lanyard with a badge around his neck and a dark-coloured RCMP baseball hat was seen around the 2700-block of Nadina Drive earlier that day. Police believe he spoke to one neighbour and gave the impression of being a tradesperson.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian, approximately five-foot-ten and 250 pounds, muscular and rotund. He was clean shaven and wore black-rimmed glasses, blue-and-white sneakers, and tan leather gloves.
“We are alerting the public to this incident as the suspect was allegedly wearing items that identified him as a police officer,” stated Coquitlam RCMP media relations officer Sgt. Adriana O’Malley, Coquitlam RCMP Media Relations Officer, “While this individual was not a police officer, the use of police-related clothing is troubling. We urge residents to remain vigilant and report and suspicious activity immediately.”
The victim suffered minor injuries. In order to protect the integrity of the investigation, police would not offer further information.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.
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