The hunt for a Burnaby man is underway, after the alleged assault of a police officer in Port Coquitlam.
On Thursday, Coquitlam RCMP asked for the public’s help finding a 36-year-old man wanted for several alleged offences, including, assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and flight from police.
The incident happened on Dec. 30 at about 4 p.m. when a Port Moody police officer tried to arrest a man at the corner of Mary Hill Road and McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam, according to RCMP. Police said the suspect struggled with the police officer before getting into a car and driving away. The officer was injured in the incident, but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Despite an extensive investigation, Coquitlam RCMP said they haven’t been able to track down the suspect. On Wednesday, a Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued for Marek James Anisimowicz of Burnaby.
He stands five feet 11 inches tall, weighs 221 pound, has dirty blonde or brown hair and could be wearing glasses. Police note Anisimowicz has a distinctive neck tattoo with cursive writing on the right side of his neck. Anisimowicz was last seen wearing all dark clothing, grey Air Jordan shoes, and a black and white scarf with faces on it. There is a possibility he has left B.C.
Police are telling the public if they see Anisimowicz not approach him and instead call 911 immediately. Anyone with information that could help locate Anisimowicz is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and ask for Cpl. Scott Grimmer.
