Coquitlam RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects connected to violent crimes in the fall.
On Sept. 24, 2015 a 60-year-old Coquitlam man came home just before 4:30 p.m. and found a man had broken into his home in the 600-block of Smith Avenue and was still inside. In the ensuing altercation, the homeowner was stabbed and the suspect fled.
The homeowner required surgery and survived the attack but complications have since slowed his recovery.
Police are hoping to speak with a person of interest who may be able to provide valuable witness information. The person was observed in the 1000-block of Smith Avenue shortly before the break-and-enter and is described as a Caucasian man in his early 20s or late teens, 5'5" tall and 150 lb. with a slight build. He has short-cropped dark hair, a clean-shaven face and a small, upturned nose.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-32417.
Police are also asking for help identifying a suspect involved in an assault on Monday, Nov. 23.
A Maple Ridge resident was walking through the south parking lot at Coquitlam Centre mall with his family at about 3:30 p.m. when an unknown man approached and challenged him to a fight over a complaint about his driving.
The situation quickly escalated when the suspect pulled out a six-inch knife and struck the victim in the head, causing minor cuts to his hand and side of his head.
The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. He is described as a Caucasian man with a moustache who was wearing a grey hoodie, blue jeans and glasses.
"With very little information available, we're now asking the public to have a good look at the photo and to please come forward with any information which could help assist police in locating this person," said Const. Jamie Phillipson. Witnesses should contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-39909 or, in either case, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
