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Suspect still at large after weapon incident
As of today, May 9, the suspect in a May 8 weapon incident near Baynes Lake remains at large.
“There continues to be no active threat to the public, but given the suspect is still at large, we’re asking the public to call 911 should they see the vehicle in question,” said Cpl. James Grandy, BC RCMP spokesperson. “RCMP resources are in place, continuing to actively search for the suspect.”
The suspect vehicle is described as an older model dark grey Ford F-150, with a headache rack, camouflage along the sides, and heavy damage to the windshield and front-end.
On the morning of May 8, frontline officers were dispatched to a rural property near Baynes Lake for a report of a disturbance involving a weapon. No other details about the weapon have been released.
No one was injured in the incident.
“At this time, the incident appears to be targeted,” explained Cpl. Grandy. “Police continue to monitor this event and its associated risk to public safety. The suspect does not appear to be an active threat, but does remain at large. Officers are working diligently to locate and apprehend the suspect.”
Police have released a photograph of the suspect’s vehicle, along with the licence plate: British Columbia SM9740.
Lead image: Photograph taken of suspect’s Ford F-150 truck, grey in colour, with damage and front licence plate of SM9740. BC RCMP Photo
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