Prince George RCMP is reaching out to the public to help identify the victim in an assault and robbery that took place at the beginning of April.
Investigators recently received video taken from social media of an assault and robbery that were being shared among users of the platform. The video depicts a young man being thrown to the ground and violently kicked until he is unconscious. The suspect then takes cash from the victim.
The incident occurred on the 400 block of George Street, likely between April 4 and April 6. The investigation is ongoing.
Police are releasing a still photo taken from the video, which shows the victim lying on the ground on his back while the suspect approaches him, in the hopes that it will help to identify the victim.
“We are encouraging the victim to come forward and speak with a police officer. Our RCMP Victim Services unit is here to help the victims of violent crime navigate traumas they have experienced, and will be here to support this victim if he chooses to come forward,” states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP.
Anyone with information is asked to call the non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 or by anonymously contacting Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers. Quote file number 2024-10980.
