File 2022-560:  Police arrested a man after a road rage incident involving a replica firearm.

On February 2, 2022 just before noon, Port Moody Police Department received a report of a man allegedly threatening another motorist with what appeared to be a handgun.  The situation reportedly stemmed from a road rage incident occurring in the 900 block of Clarke Road, Port Moody.

Shortly after , police were able to locate the suspect and associated black BMW S.U.V. in a busy Moody Centre shopping plaza.  The suspect – a man in his twenties – was taken into custody without incident.  A replica firearm was also located at the scene.

“Replica firearms are typically indistinguishable from real firearms” states Constable Sam Zacharias.  “Our frontline officers will always treat reports involving firearms as real until determined otherwise”.

The investigation continues and various Criminal Code offences are being considered.  Anyone who witnessed the event or anyone with dash camera footage of the incident is asked to contact Port Moody Police Department.

Constable Sam Zacharias, #122

Community & Media Relations Officer

Port Moody Police Department

sam.zacharias@portmoodypolice.com