New Westminster incident leads to large police response and road closures (updated)

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ON Wednesday at approximately 1:40 p.m., there were numerous calls to 9-1-1 where witnesses described seeing a taxi driving erratically in the Uptown neighbourhood. Witnesses described the taxi striking other vehicles and pedestrians fleeing from the scene.

Officers flooded the area to locate the taxi and then boxed in the vehicle. One suspect was taken into police custody and transported to the local hospital with minor injuries.

“There was a very real concern for the safety of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users,” said Sgt. Andrew Leaver. “This vehicle was driving erratically in one of the busiest areas of our city. This was an extremely high risk situation and we’re thankful no one was seriously injured.”

This investigation is in its early stages. At this time, police believe the taxi was stolen and that this is a carjacking.

If you have video footage of this incident police ask that you reach out to investigators by calling 604-525-5411. As a result of these events numerous roads in Uptown were closed as police collected evidence. The New Westminster Police Department thanked residents and business owners for their patience.

 

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