The homeowner had heard noises from the secure parkade
around his residence in the 400-block of William Street in Esquimalt. When he
went out to investigate he saw the man and then confronted him, even going so
far as to grab his arm in an attempt to prevent the would-be thief from
fleeing.
The suspect then threatened the homeowner with a threat of a
knife, at which time he was let go and fled northbound on William Street.
Numerous officers attended the area including a VicPD K9
unit and started a search for the suspect. Although an extensive search was
conducted, the suspect remains at large.
He is described as a native male, approximately 18 to
19-years-old and about 5’10” tall. He was wearing a black New York
Yankees hat, black jacket, jeans and a red scarf with red shoes.
VicPD is still looking to identify this individual. If you
have any information please contact VicPD on the non-emergency line at
250-995-7654 or anonymously on Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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