Police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a cabbie at gunpoint in Burnaby last month.
The taxi driver had picked up the man and another female passenger in the 3700-block of Burke Street on May 10, according to a Burnaby RCMP press release.
The woman was dropped off in New Westminster, but the suspect asked to be brought back to Burnaby.
As the cab driver pulled up to the 3700-block of Brandon Street at about 1 a.m., the suspect allegedly robbed him at gunpoint, according to police.
After the driver handed over a sum of money, the suspect fled south along Brandon Street.
The suspect is described as a five-foot-10 Caucasian man with a medium build.
At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black baseball cap and a black hoody and sporting a moustache and goatee beard.
Police released photos of the suspect Thursday.
“We’re hopeful the pictures being released today will result in someone coming forward to identify this suspect,” RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Daniela Panesar stated in the release. “Incidents like this can have a lasting effect on victims, and we want to ensure this suspect is held accountable for this crime.”
Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 and ask for Const. Matt Emond of the robbery unit.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.solvecrime.ca.
Police caution against approaching the suspect as he may be armed.
