Police need help identifying a suspect after a 39-year-old man was assaulted at a Coquitlam dog park back in April.
On April 11th, just after 2pm, an unknown man assaulted an adult man following a verbal dispute about their dogs playing together at Burns Park located at 802 Edgar Avenue in Coquitlam.
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“The suspect wanted financial compensation from the victim, as they believed the victim’s dog injured the suspect’s dog,” says Coquitlam RCMP.
The suspect can be described as:
- 30-35 years old
- Dark brown or black hair
- Dark eyes
- Facial hair
- 6’2 to 6’4 tall
- Medium build
The suspect man was wearing a blue jacket and plaid shirt while accompanied by a German shepherd dog that went by the name “Milo”.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have been in or around Burns Park located at 802 Edgar Avenue in Coquitlam between 1:30 to 2:30 pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, who witnessed or have information to contact our investigators,” said Corporal Alexa Hodgins of Coquitlam RCMP.
“Police are seeking anyone who may have dash-cam, cellphone or video surveillance of the incident to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.”
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident, has video footage, or has any additional information is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550, and quote file number 2023-9308.