Richmond RCMP is seeking the public’s help in catching a suspected car thief who allegedly stole one vehicle after attempting to steal another minutes earlier.
The stolen car spree happened just before 3 p.m. on March 24 in the 8300 block of Granville Avenue in Richmond.
A woman parked her black 2015 Honda CR-V in front of a convenience store when the suspect allegedly grabbed her keys and attempted to drive away in her vehicle. However, police say the theft was foiled by a good Samaritan who confronted the suspect. The suspect got frightened and took off on foot into a neighbouring townhouse complex.
RCMP sketch of suspected Richmond car thief,
Minutes later, the same man is suspected to have stolen a grey Honda CR-V, allegedly striking the owner with her own vehicle as he drove away. Police say the vehicle’s owner was uninjured.
Richmond RCMP is searching for a stolen 2013 Honda CR-V with B.C. licence plate 102RWW.
They’ve also released a forensic sketch of the suspect in addition to security footage in the hopes that someone will recognize him.
The suspect is described by the RCMP as being a white or Asian male, about 25 to 30 years old, and standing five-feet-11 with a medium build. He was clean-shaven and wearing a black puffy jacket with a fur-lined hood
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Anne-Marie Savard at Richmond RCMP 604-278-1212 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
