Witnesses sought after attempted abduction in Richmond
Posted May 1, 2025 1:56 pm.
Last Updated May 1, 2025 3:27 pm.
The Richmond RCMP are seeking two specific people believed to have witnessed an attempted kidnapping Monday.
The victim says she was approached by three men at a sports facility on No. 3 Road near Browngate Road around 4:15 p.m.
Notably, one of the men was allegedly wearing an item marked with ‘police’ and carrying a portable radio.
“A struggle ensued but fortunately she was able to break free,” said Mounties.
She says the suspects then drove away in a black Jeep Cherokee with an Alberta licence plate. Police say they located the suspect vehicle on fire on Vulcan Way near Knight Street around 10 p.m. that night.
Investigators believe the incident was targeted.
“We recognize the public may be concerned by the fact that one of the suspects alluded to being a police officer. If you are ever approached by someone indicating they are a plainclothes police officer, it is okay to ask for identification to verify their claims,” said Insp. Michael Cohee.
In an update Thursday, Mounties say they are looking to speak with witnesses who may have been in the area of the initial incident between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and the area where the vehicle was found between 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
“We know there were people walking past the area at the time the alleged attempted kidnapping took place,” Cpl. Adriana O’Malley explained.
The RCMP has identified and released CCTV images of two specific witnesses, hoping the public can help identify them.
The first witness is described as wearing a black jacket, a blue shirt, white pants, and white running shoes and carrying a white and black umbrella.
The second witness was wearing a grey jacket, grey pants, white running shoes, and black glasses and carrying a pink purse.
Any other witnesses or those with information to share are asked to call the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2025-13199.
