Richmond RCMP want the public to contact them with any information about a theft of construction material from a gated compound. They say the material -- known as "launching girder" in the industry is usually used to make bridges -- and it was taken sometime between July 1st and September 4th at the compound on Van Horne Way and Great Canadian … [Read more...]
Chinese nationals found safety in Richmond
October 8, 2012 by
Two Chinese nationals reported missing last week in Richmond have been found. Police say Tienan She, 55, and Liping Wu, 47, were located safely yesterday. The two were part of a tour group visiting from China. They had been reported missing after disappearing Sept. 29 from a Richmond hotel. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Richmond mounties want your help finding missing Chinese nationals
October 5, 2012 by
Richmond mounties are asking for your help in finding two missing Chinese nationals. Cpl. Annie Linteau says 55 year old, Tienan Shi and 47 year old, Liping Wu were last seen September 29th at the Sandman Signature Hotel in Richmond. "They were part of a tour group visiting from China and were scheduled to leave Vancouver today October 5th, and we … [Read more...]
ICBC fires six Richmond estimators after RCMP investigation
October 1, 2012 by
ICBC has fired six estimators at the Richmond claims centre for breaking company policy. The workers were canned after ICBC discovered these estimators had approved repair estimates from autobody shops over the phone, rather than by doing an-in person inspection. Mark Jan Vrem with ICBNC says the investigation has been going on for months. "We … [Read more...]
Pricy puppies stolen in Richmond
September 10, 2012 by
The mounties in Richmond are looking for up to five thieves who stole two puppies this morning. The two-month old pomeranians named Mi-Mi and Dar-Dar were taken near a home in the ten thousand block of Granville Avenue shortly before 10:30. Police are looking for a champagne-coloured Honda CRV, last seen heading east on Granville. The dogs … [Read more...]
Richmond greenhouse destroyed by fire
September 8, 2012 by
Smoke could be seen from as far away as the North Shore - as fire consumed a greenhouse at a Richmond plant nursery.The flames broke out around 7:30pm Saturday night near Westminster Highway and #8 Road.Ted Townsend with the City of Richmond says no one was hurt. "There was a couple of semi-trailers and a large propane tank on-site near the … [Read more...]
3 hurt in Richmond home invasion
August 27, 2012 by
Richmond R.C.M.P. say a 31-year-old man and his parents, both in their 60s, were taken to hospital following a Sunday morning home invasion.Police responded to a report of "shots fired" in the 12000-block of Carncross Avenue.The 31-year-old had been shot several times and his parents had been beaten.All are expected to recover.The 31-year-old is … [Read more...]
Woman charged in Richmond murder
August 15, 2012 by
Homicide investigators say a second degree murder charge has been laid against the 35-year old wife of a man killed in a Richmond apartment building early yesterday.Pui Chun "Winnie" Poon appeared in court this morning.An autopsy to determine how her 38-year old husband died is taking place today.Police have already said the murder, which … [Read more...]
Deadly stabbing in Richmond
August 14, 2012 by
Homicide investigators believe an early morning stabbing in Richmond was likely the result of a domestic dispute. A 38-year-old man is dead , and his 35-year-old wife in custody. Sergeant Jennifer Pound says the call came in at around 1230, and mounties soon found a dead man inside an apartment building in the 37-hundred block of Akroyd … [Read more...]
Mounties won’t comment on Richmond ‘incident’ that sent three to hospital
Richmond Mounties are tight-lipped about an overnight incident that sent three people to hospital in critical condition. The BC Ambulance Service confirms three people were taken from the 127000-block of Carncross Avenue, just after midnight, to Vancouver General. Mounties aren't saying how the people were hurt, only to say further details will be … [Read more...]