Friday, May 27, 2016

VicPD officers are searching for two suspects after a robbery last night.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m. last night, VicPD received a call of a robbery in the 800-Block of Burdett Ave. Police quickly attended the area and spoke with the victim who reported that two men stole a wallet from him and then fled the area south towards Quadra and Humboldt Streets. The victim was treated at the scene with non-life-threatening injuries.

The first suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his early 20s, with blond hair wearing a black pull over hoody. The second suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his early 20s, with brown hair wearing a yellow jacket.

Police believe that there was a third person present, a woman, who is believed to be a witness. She is described as Caucasian, with blonde hair and has a thin build.

If you were in the area of the 800-block of Burdett Ave last night and heard or witnessed this robbery, please call VicPD’s non-emergency line at 250-995-7654. You can also report information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).