Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who stole a phone from a 19-year-old teen in a wheelchair.
On Thursday, September 12th, 2019, the 19-year-old victim with physical disabilities who uses a wheelchair was onboard the 96 B-Line bus. As the bus stopped in the area of 80th Avenue and King George Boulevard in Surrey, a woman came up to the teen and grabbed his phone.
The 19-year-old, who is paralyzed in one arm, struggled with the woman for a bit, but “could no longer hold on and the suspect was able to rip the phone from his grip and step off the bus.”
Unfortunately, the teen yelled for help, but the bus operator was unable to hear him.
In a statement, police say the teen was on his way to a program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where he is “working toward improving his independence and job skills”.
His iPhone 6s “meant a great deal to him” and the large screen “helped make texting and reading easier for him.
“Given the circumstances, the officers investigating this file helped to pay off the outstanding debt on the phone, in order for the victim to acquire a new phone”.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian female of undetermined age, approximately 5’4 “-5’5”, with a slim build and blonde hair. Likewise, she was wearing a brown hoodie with green designs, brown/green running tights and green running shoes.
Police have shared this video of the suspect:
https://twitter.com/SgtCHampton/status/1176947957192523777
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Transit Police tip line at 604-516-7419 or text us using the code 87-77-77 and refer to file 2019-16866.
Also in Surrey, police need the public’s help to find a cab driver robbery suspect.
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