Richmond police investigating reported kidnapping

Truck suspected to be involved in kidnapping in Richmond on April 24. (Richmond RCMP)

By Emma Crawford

Posted April 25, 2026 10:47 am.

Last Updated April 26, 2026 6:03 pm.

Mounties in Richmond say they are investigating a reported kidnapping that took place Friday evening.

Officers were called to the parking lot of the Bamboo Grove Restaurant, located on No. 3 Road near Granville Avenue, shortly after 10 p.m.

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“Police were called after a witness reported seeing a man possibly being forced into a pickup truck by two males shortly after leaving a nearby business,” the RCMP said.

“Officers attended the area and reviewed surveillance footage, which suggests the vehicle involved may have been a dark coloured Dodge Ram.”

Reference picture of truck involved in kidnapping in Richmond on April 24. (Richmond RCMP)
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Possible truck involved in kidnapping in Richmond on April 24. (Richmond RCMP)

Anyone with information is asked to call the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and refer to file number 2026-12635.

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