An RCMP helicopter and several police dogs were dispatched to the Coquitlam City Centre neighbourhood Saturday night in order to track two suspected car thieves.
The two men had been attempting to break into a vehicle at about 11 p.m. in the 1200-block of Hudson Street when they were confronted by the owner of the vehicle and his relative. A physical altercation ensued between the four men and the two suspects eventually fled the scene.
"We got there but the suspects had left the area," said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. "We dispatched Air One and the police dog service. Several people were checked but none of them were the individuals."
The owner of the vehicle suffered minor injuries as a result of the fight with the thieves. Chung said it is important that people do not confront criminals and should make an effort to get a good description and call 911.
"You never know what they might be carrying," he said. "They may have a knife or another weapons."
The first suspect is described as a Caucasian male aged of 20 and 25 and is about 5'6" tall with several missing teeth. He was last seen wearing a black jacket and a black hat and was carrying a broom.
The second suspect is also a Caucasian male of the same age who was about two inches taller. He had light brown hair, was wearing a gray hoodie and white shoes. He was also carrying a snow shovel.
Anyone with any information about the identities of the two suspects is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2012-3728.
To provide information anonymously go to www.solvecrime.ca.
