A trio of apparent teenagers caused "significant damage" after setting off an unopened fire extinguisher at the Coquitlam Centre Walmart earlier this month.
No one was injured, according to Mounties, from the mischief incident at around 8 p.m. on July 2.
Officers were called to the Walmart Supercentre (2929 Barnet Hwy.), but the group of youths fled the scene, appearing to have damaged the surrounding area where the fire extinguisher was located, including products on the shelves and the aisle.
"We are extremely fortunate that no one was injured during this careless and isolated incident as the store was occupied with shoppers," said Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Alexa Hodgins in a release today, July 24.
Police are now turning to the public in hopes someone can identify the suspects (see gallery above), each described as follows:
Suspect #1
- Middle Eastern male
- 15 to 19 years old
- Black short curly hair
- Slim build
- Last seen wearing...
- Grey hooded sweat suit
- White t-shirt underneath
- White earbud headphones
- Black runners
Suspect #2
- White male
- 15 to 19 years old
- Slim build
- Last seen wearing...
- Black Volcom t-shirt with white lettering on the front and a giant white
V
on the back - Black jeans with a white detailing on the back pocket
- Black toque with white lettering on the front and back
- White runners
- Black Volcom t-shirt with white lettering on the front and a giant white
Suspect #3
- Middle Eastern male
- 15 to 19 years old
- Black short curly hair
- Slim build
- Last seen wearing...
- Black and grey camo zip-up hoodie
- Black pants
- Black shoes with white and black laces
- Carrying a black bag
Anyone with more information about the incident or the suspects involved is encouraged to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2024-1700.
