Woman assaulted in botched Newport robbery

By Jeremy Shepherd ● Crime ● July 25, 2023

photo supplied Port Moody Police Department

Port Moody police are searching for information after two suspects tried to rob a Newport Village business on Tuesday morning.

Two assailants, both of whom appeared to be males in their early 20s wearing hoodies, surgical masks and sneakers, approached a business in the 200-block of Newport Drive at about 10 a.m.

The suspected allegedly produced a firearm and assaulted a female employee.

“Thankfully, the employee did not suffer any serious injuries,” stated Port Moody Police Department media relations officer Const. Sam Zacharias in a release.

After failing to get any cash or products from the business, the suspects got into a dark grey SUV and headed west on Newport Drive. The vehicle had an obstructed licence plate, according to police.

Police are asking anyone with information about the case or footage of the area to call the department. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

“This incident occurred in broad daylight and is very concerning for a safe community like Port Moody,” Zacharias stated.

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Jeremy Shepherd

A chiropractor and a folk singer, after having one great kid, decided to push their luck and have one more, a boy they named Jeremy Shepherd.

Shepherd grew up around Blue Mountain Park in Coquitlam, following a basketball around and trying his best to get to the NBA (it didn’t work out, at least not yet).

With no career plans after graduating Porter Elementary school, Jeremy Shepherd pursued higher education at Como Lake Middle School and eventually, Centennial High School.

Approximately 1,000 movies and several beers later in life, Shepherd made a change.

Having done nothing worth writing, he decided to see if he could write something worth reading.

Since graduating journalism school at Langara College, Shepherd has been a reporter, editor and, reluctantly, a content provider for community newspapers around Metro Vancouver for more than 10 years.

He worked with dogged reporters, eloquently indignant curmudgeons and creative photographers, all of whom shared a little of what they knew.

Now, as he goes about the business of raising two fascinating humans alongside a wonderful partner, Shepherd is delighted to report news and tell stories in the Tri-Cities.

He runs, reads, and is intrigued by art, science, smart cities and new ideas. He is pleased to meet you.

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