Friday, May 18, 2018

Victoria, BC – Investigative Services Division Major Crime Unit detectives have released the descriptions of two female suspects wanted in relation to a stabbing that occurred in Beacon Hill Park in the early hours of Monday, May 14th,  2018.

The two female suspects are believed to be youths or young adults.

The first suspect is described as a Caucasian female, between 16 and 18 years-old. She stands five feet, three inches tall, has a small build and long dark hair. At the time of the incident she was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, black pants and runners.

The second suspect is described as an Aboriginal female between 16 and 20 years-old. She stands five feet, one inches tall, and has a small build and dark, shoulder-length hair. She was wearing makeup at the time of the incident as well as a black sweater, black pants and black runners.

Patrol officers attended Beacon Hill Park shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Monday, May 14th, 2018, for the report of an attempted robbery. The lone victim was approached by two females who attempted to steal his wallet.  After being stabbed, the man was able to get away and seek medical attention. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Our Forensic Identification Section attended the scene and our Major Crime Unit detectives continue to investigate this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call our non-emergency line at 250-995-7654. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477.

 

 

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File #: 
18-19818