ON June 1, shortly after 10:45 p.m., Richmond RCMP received a report of an alleged robbery at a plaza in the 10000-block of No 3 Road.

According to the victim, he was leaving the plaza and walking towards a bus stop on Ryan Road when he was allegedly attacked by up to eight masked people. The victim alleges he was struck in the head with a weapon and his backpack was stolen.

The victim said two of the suspects ran toward a business located in the plaza while the rest left in a white vehicle that could have been an SUV or a hatchback.

Fortunately, the victim did not suffer any significant physical injuries but was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

Richmond RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) is asking anyone who was in the area of No 3 Road from Ryan Road to Williams Road between 10:40 p.m. and 11 p.m. who may have witnessed or have dash cam footage of this incident to contact Richmond RCMP.

Richmond RCMP subsequently recovered the victim’s backpack in the area south of a school in the 8200-block of General Currie Road. Richmond RCMP GIS is asking anyone in this area who may have observed a white Hyundai Sedan in the area between 10:50 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. to contact Richmond RCMP.

Anyone who may have witnessed, or have information regarding this file, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2024-17171. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.