North Vancouver RCMP are warning the public after a report of a suspicious man carrying a knife near a North Vancouver elementary school.
The incident happened around 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 outside Westview Elementary on West 17th Street, according to a release from the RCMP.
Two callers reported seeing a man carrying what appeared to knife near the school. One of the callers also advised that the suspect had allegedly approached a female student in an aggressive manner before eventually leaving the area on-foot, a release from the RCMP stated.
North Vancouver RCMP officers conducted extensive patrols in the neighbourhoods surrounding the school but were unable to locate or speak with the man.
“This was a concerning interaction for the youth, staff and parents of students that attend Westview Elementary, said Const. Mansoor Sahak, North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson. “We want to assure the North Vancouver community that there is no continued risk to public safety. However, we’re sharing these details to increase awareness and encourage the individual himself, or anyone that may have been in the area at the time, to come forward with more information.”
Police describe the suspect as a white man between 25 and 30 years hold. He was about six feet tall with a slim build. At the time, he was seen wearing a black hoodie and dark jeans, headed in the direction of Carson Graham Secondary. The release states the person may be living homeless.
Just three days earlier, a man brandishing a knife in Deep Cove randomly attacked a motorcyclist. He is now facing numerous charges, including attempted murder, and remains in custody.
Anyone with information about Westview incident is asked to call North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file #24-10340. Anyone who wishes to provide information but who wants to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
