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Witnesses sought in May 12 attack in Coquitlam

Coquitlam RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a attack last month. According to police, a 37-year-old Vancouver man was jogging along Gatensbury Street near Howie Avenue just after 2 p.m.

Coquitlam RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a attack last month.

According to police, a 37-year-old Vancouver man was jogging along Gatensbury Street near Howie Avenue just after 2 p.m. on May 12 when he was struck in the back of the head, causing him to lose temporarily lose consciousness. When he regained consciousness, he saw two Caucasian males, one wearing jeans and a hoodie, leaving the area.

Neither of the suspects took any money or property from the victim. Investigators canvassed the area and spoke with residents in the neighbourhood but didn’t get any more information. Police are now turning to the public for help.

Anyone with any knowledge of the attack is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2016-14896. Those who wish to report anonymously can do so by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or going to www.solvecrime.ca.

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