Police in Port Moody responded to a collision in the College Park neighbourhood this morning (Jan. 26) — but one of the vehicles was empty.
Now, the male driver of what was determined to be a stolen Burnaby minivan remains missing and officers are turning to the public in hopes of finding him.
Reports of the crash in the 400-block of McGill Drive were called in around 10:45 a.m. today.
According to PMPD, an investigation found that a parked unoccupied yellow Ford hatchback was launched 50 metres down the street to a fenced area after it was hit by a black Chrysler minivan.
"The mechanism of the collision suggests the Chrysler was travelling at high rates of speed in this residential neighbourhood," explains spokesperson Const. Sam Zacharias in a news release.
"Thankfully there were no innocent bystanders injured as a result."
Zacharias says the suspect then fled on foot after the minivan crashed into a tree.
The Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Services team was later called to help police with an extensive search a nearby forest, but efforts came up short.
Investigators are now asking residents to come forward if they saw a suspicious man fleeing into backyards and trails, whether it's from CCTV or dashcam footage.
The man in question is described as:
- White
- In his 20s
- Wearing...
- Reflective jacket
- White baseball hat
Anyone with more information is encouraged to call Port Moody police at 604-461-3456.
