Several tips have come in after the Coquitlam RCMP put a call out to the public for information that could help identify a suspect believed to be involved in a vicious stabbing.
On Thursday police showed local media surveillance footage of the man investigators believe is responsible for an assault at the Coquitlam Station transit exchange last December. The victim sustained numerous stab wounds, including one that pierced his heart, in an attack that left him in critical condition.
"We have some tips that have come in," said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung on Monday afternoon. "Hopefully we will be able to identify him soon."
Police were also able to show the media a hoodie the suspect left behind when fleeing the scene and released a timeline leading up to the attack.
The suspect is described as a white, 30-year-old male with an average height and build with a lean face and square jaw with pronounced cheekbones.
At the time of the stabbing he had brown hair with an army-style buzz-cut and he was wearing white pants, a green hoodie and black shoes.
Based on witness accounts the suspect had noticeable body odour.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP Major Crime Section at 604-945-1477. Those who wish to provide information anonymously can do so by calling at 1-800-222-TIPS or going to www.solvecrime.ca.
