DATE: January 3rd, 2019
SUBJECT: Dispute Ends With Bear-Spray
FILE# 2019-24
PORT MOODY – On January 2nd, 2019 at approximately 12:05am, Port Moody Police officers attended the area of St Johns Street and Ioco Road, for a report of three young males whom had been bear-sprayed.
Investigation determined the three victims were involved in a verbal dispute with a fourth “unknown” male. During the interaction, the trio was sprayed by a substance believed to be bear-spray. The unknown suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Fortunately the trio was able to decontaminate themselves utilizing water from a nearby store, thus ambulance was not required. Lower Mainland Police Dog Services (K-9) attended and searched the area; however the suspect could not be located. Police also canvassed the area for surveillance footage of the incident with negative results.
Officers notified a parent of one of the males, whom attended the scene and transported all three back to their respective homes. This is believed to be an isolated incident involving a dispute within a small group of individuals.
Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Port Moody Police Department or Crime Stoppers (bccrimestoppers.com).
Released by,
Cst. Jason Maschke
Community Relations Officer
Port Moody Police
Email: media@portmoodypolice.com
3051 St Johns Street
Port Moody, BC V3H 2C4
Office 604-461-3456 Fax: 604-937-1311
