The chief of the Squamish Nation is in mourning after learning his son was involved in Thursday's fatal confrontation with the RCMP in North Burnaby. Chief Gibby Jacob has released a statement confirming his 45-year old son -- Ryan -- was shot by police at Hhastings and MacDonald shortly after 1 a.m. and died later in hospital. The Chief says, … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Burnaby Police Shooting
January 31, 2013 by
The man shot by Burnaby RCMP officers early this morning has now died in hospital. According to the "Independent Investigations Office" (IIO), the incident began shortly after 1am when police received a 9-1-1 call about a man with a knife in the 4100-block of Albert street in Burnaby. While enroute to the call, an officer encountered a man matching … [Read more...]
Burnaby police shooting
January 31, 2013 by
A police-involved shooting in Burnaby has forced the closure of a major commuting corridor. Hastings Street is blocked off by RCMP cruisers at the MacDonald intersection. That's where a man allegedly holding a knife was shot shortly after one this morning. Police at the scene are not talking, but less than two metres from the corner a yellow tarp … [Read more...]
Search continues for missing Burnaby woman
January 26, 2013 by
Burnaby RCMP say after a search on Burnaby Mountain Saturday, a missing sixty six year old woman still hasn't been found. Gui Feng Tong hasn't been heard from for at least a week and a half. Staff Sergeant Rob Lemon says some tips have been coming in over the last few days. "I know some sightings have been in vehicles, on foot, in different parts … [Read more...]
Burnaby police seeking woman who escaped possible attack
January 23, 2013 by
Burnaby RCMP are looking for the woman who they say was nearly the victim of a robbery - or worse. Around 2:00 this morning police say the woman was walking away from the metro town skytrain when a group of men surrounded her between Telford and Sussex Avenues. A plain clothed officer spotted this just as the woman was screamining and … [Read more...]
Developing story: VPD and Burnaby RCMP involved in a police chase
January 3, 2013 by
While details are sketchy at the moment both Vancouver police and Burnaby Mounties were involved in a chase this evening. Police may have been pursuing a stolen pick up truck through the North Burnaby /Cassiar area. A Vancouver police cruiser was also reportedly rammed in the pursuit. Burnaby RCMP have confirmed they were involved … [Read more...]
Suspected rapist with criminal record arrested by Burnaby Mounties
January 1, 2013 by
The man accused of sexually assaulting two women in Burnaby over the weekend already has a criminal record. That's what police are confirming after reporting the suspect was identified and arrested within 24-hours of the attacks. The assaults were recorded within 20-minutes of each other Saturday. The suspect's name is protected by a … [Read more...]
Man celebrates New Year’s Eve in jail after robbing Burnaby gas station
January 1, 2013 by
A 23-year-old man is spending the first day of 2013 in jail after stealing a few cases of red bull from a Burnaby gas station. RCMP Staff Sergeant Steve Crawford says the man kicked out windows at the Chevron on Canada Way just after 11 on New Year’s Eve, claiming he had a gun. "Integrated lower mainland police dog service attended along with … [Read more...]
Burnaby RCMP overwhelmed by hectic Friday night
December 29, 2012 by
Burnaby RCMP had its hands full Friday night, dealing with a range of incidents involving a pedestrian fatality, a shooting and a pair of attempted sexual assaults. Staff Sergeant Steve Crawford has been a cop for over two decades. But he hasn't seen a night quite like this. It started with an apparent jaywalker in his sixties dying after being hit … [Read more...]
Suspected jaywalker killed in Burnaby accident
December 29, 2012 by
Burnaby RCMP say a pedestrian crossing the street between intersections has died after getting hit by a car at the corner of North Road and Lougheed Highway Friday evening. Staff Sgt. Steve Crawford says excessive speed and alchohol are not believed to be factors. "Initial indications are, he was believed to be crossing the intersection and … [Read more...]
