SURREY — Police have arrested a robbery suspect in connection with two people being bear-sprayed and one of the victims, a woman, being carjacked in Guildford last Wednesday night.
The Surrey RCMP is recommending charges of possession of stolen property over $5,000, driving while prohibited and perhaps further charges against a 20-year-old man from Vancouver. His name has not been released.
Police said a robber confronted another man who had just arrived home, near 108th Avenue and 150th Street, and demanded his keys. The victim refused, and the robber bear-sprayed him.
“Bear-sprayed him and leaves,†Cpl. Bert Paquet said.
A few minutes later, a woman was robbed of her car after being bear-sprayed.
“We assume it’s the same male,†Paquet said.
The car was parked outside the Guildford Gardens apartments, at 10567-150th St.
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