Richmond RCMP release photo of assault suspect

The RCMP is seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of an assault inside a Richmond business earlier this year.

Mounties responded to the scene at a business on No. 3 Road near Westminster Highway around 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 20.

An employee reported that an unknown man had entered the store and interacted with a fellow employee.

“During this interaction, the unknown man allegedly assaulted and injured the co-worker by striking him in the face multiple times,” police said.

The Richmond RCMP has released a photo of the suspect, hoping the public can help in the ongoing investigation.

The suspect is described as a 5’5″ man with a heavy build, short black hair, and a short black moustache and beard. At the time, he was wearing a white t-shirt, light blue jeans, a long silver cross necklace, white Adidas sneakers, and carrying a black and red backpack.

“Anyone who may have witnessed or have information regarding this file is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2024-29993.”