Saanich Police says a vehicle that was stolen during a carjacking on Halloween night has been located, but the suspect remains at large.
The carjacking occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 31 when the driver of the vehicle was preparing to leave the drive-thru of a McDonald’s near Uptown mall.
Police say the suspect, who was wearing a mask and dressed all in black, approached the car, opened the driver’s side door, “indicated that they had a weapon” and demanded that the driver exit the vehicle. The suspect then got inside and drove away. Police say the owner of the vehicle was “shaken” but physically unharmed.Saanich Police says the vehicle, a black 2002 Honda Civic, was located on Nov. 2 just before 6 a.m. in the 1700-block of Swartz Bay Road, with assistance from the Sidney/North Saanich RCMP.Investigators continue to ask anyone with dashcam video on Oct. 31 near the intersection of Saanich Road and Oak Street around 6:45 p.m.
Meanwhile, anyone who was in the area of Swartz Bay Road and Wain Road around 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Nov. 2, or who has dashcam video from that time, is also asked to email the Saanich Police major crimes team as well.Adam Chan is a Digital News Editor who joined CHEK News in 2023. Previously, he worked as an Associate Digital Editor with CTV News Vancouver Island and Victoria Buzz. In 2023, he was a recipient of...
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Saanich Police investigates after $4K in astro turf stolen from community centreSaanich Police is asking the community to keep an eye out for rolls of artificial turf that were stolen from a community centre/
Read more »
Pre-rolled joints found in kids Halloween treats in Nova Scotia, police sayNova Scotia RCMP said two youths reported finding pre-rolled joints in their Halloween treat bags. Another young person reported finding a razor.
Read more »
Safe scaring: B.C. police offer 4 tips for a spooktacular HalloweenLive, laugh, scare safely as you prepare to have sone Oct. 31 fun
Read more »
Police urge caution after needle found in Halloween event treatThe Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Bay Roberts took to social media on Saturday evening to caution parents after a needle was found in a treat following a Halloween event in the community.
Read more »
Calgary police, firefighters, EMS will be on patrol on Halloween, keeping trick-or-treaters safeAs children across Calgary prepare their costumes for Halloween, local emergency organizations are planning their patrols.
Read more »
Ottawa Valley OPP catch alleged Halloween decor thiefOntario Provincial Police caught a person allegedly stealing Halloween decorations from Arnprior homes
Read more »