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Jan 8, 2018 - 2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 3P5 Phone (604)859-5225 Fax (604)859-2527. Bob Rich. Chief Constabl
Abbotsford Police Department 2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 3P5

Phone (604)859-5225 Fax (604)859-2527

Bob Rich Chief Constable “Protecting with Pride”

NEWS RELEASE APD NEWS RELEASE: APD FILE #

18-716

DATE OF RELEASE:

RELEASE # 1 January 8, 2018

Incident: Attempted Robbery - Auguston Abbotsford: Abbotsford Police are investigating a report of an attempted robbery at knife point that occurred in the neighbourhood of Auguston. At approximately 7:00 pm on January 4th, a 17-year-old girl was walking near the corner of Blauson Boulevard and Auguston Parkway when a figure emerged from the bushes, threatened her with a knife, and demanded money. At this time a man, who was walking his dog nearby, noticed what was happening and interrupted the robbery. The suspect fled on foot. The victim was not seriously injured. The suspect is described as a male, slender build and wearing dark clothing. Police are looking to identify and speak with the man who intervened. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

Sgt. Casey Vinet: ................................................................. Phone (604) 864-4830 Abbotsford Police Public Information Officer ........................ Cell: (604) 835-9090 2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3P5 ......................... Fax: (604) 859-2527 E-mail: [email protected]

Our Mission: To make Abbotsford the safest city in B.C.