Traffic controller bear sprayed in New Westminster
Posted October 7, 2022 9:20 am.
Last Updated October 7, 2022 7:37 pm.
Police in New Westminster are asking for the public’s help after a traffic controller in the city was bear-sprayed Tuesday afternoon.
Around noon, New Westminster Police Department officers responded to a call at the intersection of Agnes Street and Merrivale Street after reports the traffic controller was assaulted by a group of youths.
According to police, the group bear-sprayed the flagger and then fled.
The intersection of Agnes Street and Merrivale Street in New West on Friday October 10th, 2022. (CityNews Image)
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Police provided first aid to the victim, and then searched area. Police say no suspects were found, and they are now searching for CCTV footage from nearby homes and businesses.
“At this point in our investigation we do not believe the victims and the suspects knew each other,” Sgt. Justine Thom said. “I hope youth know that while bear spray is legal and obtainable for its intended purposes, if used in a violent crime they can expect to face the consequences of criminal charges, such as assault with a weapon.”
Police say one suspect is described as a 15-year-old boy, with a “slender” build, and who was last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and baseball cap.
Police ask for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have CCTV footage to get in contact with the the New Westminster Police Department at 604-525-5411.
The intersection of Agnes Street and Merrivale Street in New West on Friday October 10th, 2022. (CityNews Image)
