Burnaby RCMP are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in Central Park yesterday morning.
A 55-year-old man was walking on a trail in Central Park in an area between the pool and the gazebo around 8am when he was assaulted by an unknown suspect.
The suspect told the victim to “leave the area” before assaulting him with a large wooden stick. The victim remains in the hospital with “significant injuries to his head and arm”.
The suspect is described as a 20-year-old Indigenous man with short hair, wearing a white shirt with black printed letters on it and dark pants.
Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team is now leading the investigation.
Burnaby RCMP investigating assault in Central Park.
Details: https://t.co/oreRjTxJ0l
The victim remains in the hospital with significant injuries to his head and arm. pic.twitter.com/7tDDqkKbjP
— Burnaby RCMP (@BurnabyRCMP) June 13, 2024
“We have been conducting enhanced foot and bike patrols in the park and the area since the incident occurred, so park users may notice an increased police presence in the area,” said Cpl Mike Kalanj with Burnaby RCMP. “Although there have not been any recent similar reports in the area, we want the public to be aware of the assault and ask that they are vigilant and report anything suspicious to police as we continue to investigate and search for the suspect.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 and quote file 2024-19523.
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