Police are looking for help in tracking down a brazen car thief who stole a woman’s car right in front of her, moments after a failed attempt at a similar crime.
The incidents happened shortly before 3 p.m. on March 24 in 8300 block of Granville Avenue, between No. 3 and Garden City roads.
In the first of the two incidents, a woman had parked her black, 2015 Honda CR-V in front of a convenience store.
The suspect allegedly grabbed her car keys and attempted to drive away in her vehicle, but he was confronted by a Good Samaritan and was frightened off.
The suspect then fled on foot a short distance to a neighbouring townhouse complex and, about three minutes later, he is believed to have stolen a gray, Honda CR-V, with licence plate 102RWW.
As the suspect drove away, he allegedly struck the owner with her own vehicle. Luckily, the owner was not seriously injured.
Richmond Mounties have released a forensic sketch of the suspect in addition to security footage in the hopes that someone will recognize him.
He is described as Caucasian or Asian, 25-30 years of age, 5 feet, 11 inches tall, of medium build and having short dark hair.
He was also clean shaven and was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket with a fur-lined hood.
“We appreciate any information you may have about these incidents. We would very much like to find this individual and hold him accountable for his actions,” said Richmond RCMP’s Cpl. Dennis Hwang.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Anne-Marie Savard at Richmond RCMP 604-278-1212. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
