RCMP bike patrol unit officers were able to round up two robbery suspects, thanks to help from the victim and a concerned citizen.
The incident unfolded at the A&W restaurant on Victoria Crescent in downtown Nanaimo shortly before 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16.
According to reserve Const. Gary OB次元官网网址橞rien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesperson, the victim, a 66-year-old man from out of town, was having breakfast when the suspects grabbed his cellphone and bolted for the restaurantB次元官网网址檚 exit door. He gave chase, along with another restaurant patron, to B次元官网网址渢ry to prevent these guys from taking off.B次元官网网址�
It so happened that RCMP bike patrol officers were nearby and saw the commotion breaking out on the street.
B次元官网网址淭hey see the scuffle, they get involved, they recognize one of the suspects and they arrest him,B次元官网网址� OB次元官网网址橞rien said.
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The victim sustained cuts and bruises in the altercation. OB次元官网网址橞rien did not have information on whether the Good Samaritan who assisted the victim sustained injuries.
B次元官网网址淲e want to thank the other individual in the restaurant who, without regard for his own personal safety, got involved. His actions undoubtedly saved the victim from further injury and bought the police enough time to make an arrest,B次元官网网址� OB次元官网网址橞rien said.
Both suspects were arrested B次元官网网址� one suspect for breach of probation and assault and the other for theft under $5,000 B次元官网网址� and will appear in provincial court in Nanaimo on Jan. 16.
B次元官网网址淭hey were released to allow the officers sufficient time to collect the evidence necessary to substantiate the charges,B次元官网网址� OB次元官网网址橞rien said.
One piece of evidence regarding the theft still needs to be collected. While police managed to nab both suspects, they were unable to locate the cellphone. Investigators are continuing to look for a green iPhone 13. Anyone who finds the phone or has information regarding its whereabouts is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and refer to file No. 2023-39857.
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