Man attacked while trying to stop a theft in progress

Powell River

2022-04-04 11:16 PDT

File # 2022-1388

Powell River RCMP is investigating after a man was allegedly stabbed while trying to stop a theft in progress on Lytton Street near Brunswick Avenue in Powell River, BC.

On April 1, 2022, at around 12:30 a.m., Powell River RCMP responded to a 911 call for a report of a stabbing. It was initially reported that a man had observed another man walking and acting suspiciously on Lytton Road. The suspect was then observed departing a residence car port with items believed to be stolen. The man decided to confront the suspect, however was attacked and allegedly stabbed in the process. The suspect then fled the area.

The suspect is described as:

The victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).


Released by:

Sgt. Sandi Swanson
Powell River RCMP
Phone - (604) 485-6255
Fax - (604) 485-3417
 

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