Police have made an arrest in the case of a man wanted for an attempting mugging of a person riding a mobility scooter.
The incident happened on Sept. 7 outside a Marine Drive pharmacy in North Vancouver. At the time, investigators said the suspect attempted to steal items from a woman’s handbag, which was hanging from her scooter. When she and a bystander intervened, the suspect assaulted them, police allege.
North Vancouver RCMP issued a press release and released surveillance images of the suspect soon after, hoping it would result in tips from the public.
On Monday, police arrested the suspect they believe is responsible.
“This was a terrifying incident for the victims in this case. We are thankful to the public in helping us further this investigation to the point where an arrest has been made,” said Const. Mansoor Sahak, North Vancouver RCMP spokesman.
The Crown has not yet sworn any charges and the suspect has not been named. He is due back in court in January.
