Suspects wanted in Metrotown sunglass theft, assault: Burnaby RCMP

The hunt is on for two suspects after a Metrotown shop was robbed and a security guard was pepper sprayed in Burnaby earlier this month.

The Burnaby RCMP says officers received reports of “an assault with a weapon” just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17.

It was learned that a security guard had been pepper sprayed while trying to intervene with a theft, which saw about $10,000 worth of sunglasses stolen.

Mounties in Burnaby are looking for two suspects in connection with a reported theft and assault at Metrotown Mall on Sept. 17, 2023. (Courtesy Burnaby RCMP)

Two suspects are said to have run off before police arrived. Investigators are now hoping the public can help identify them.

The first person was wearing a dark-coloured baseball cap with a white LA Dodgers logo on the front, a white medical mask, glasses, a white bomber jacket with the Chicago Bulls crest on it, black pants, and dark blue and purple shoes.

One of two suspects wanted in connection with a reported theft and assault at Metrotown Mall in Burnaby on Sept. 17. (Courtesy Burnaby RCMP)

The second suspect was wearing a dark baseball cap with a red logo on it, a grey jacket, a dark shirt with “Chicago” and “23” on the front, blue jeans, and black shoes with white soles.

They were carrying a black backpack at the time of the incident.

One of two suspects wanted in connection with a reported theft and assault at Metrotown Mall in Burnaby on Sept. 17, 2023. (Courtesy Burnaby RCMP)

The RCMP is asking anyone who may have information or who is able to identify the suspects wanted in connection with the reported theft and assault to contact investigators at 604-646-9999 and quote file 2023-32698. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.