By Canadian Press

Man suffers serious burns in assault, vehicle theft, says Surrey RCMP

Aug 3, 2024 | 1:28 PM

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP say a man is in hospital with serious burns after he was assaulted Friday afternoon in the community of Whalley.

Police say they responded to a report of an assault at 10200 block of City Parkway, where officers found the victim suffering from serious injuries.

They say the suspect fled the area in a stolen white Mini Cooper.

RCMP say the vehicle has since been recovered but efforts to locate the suspect continue.

The RCMP describe the suspect as a young male between 25 and 30 years old, with a moustache, who was wearing black pants, a black grey hoodie with black arms and a green baseball cap with the word “Cariboo” written on the front.

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Police are asking people with information about the suspect to contact Surrey RCMP.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 3, 2024.

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