West Shore RCMP are searching for a suspect after a man was robbed at knifepoint just after midnight on August 31.
Police say the victim was walking in the parking lot near the Original Joe’s restaurant at West Shore Town Centre in Langford, at approximately 12:11 a.m.
He was approached by a male suspect on a bicycle who held out a knife and demanded the victim hand over his wallet.
The suspect took the wallet and cycled away toward Langford Parkway.
The victim was not physically injured.
Officers arrived shortly after but were unable to locate the suspect.
He is described as a white male in his mid 20’s, with blonde hair and a slim build, approximately 5’10” to 5’11” tall, wearing a grey coloured hoodie.
The suspect was riding a low rider style bicycle, possibly a BMX brand.
West Shore RCMP also say that a suspect matching this description attempted to rob another man on August 30th at 11 p.m.
Police say this earlier attempted robbery happened near the 700 block of Peat Rd. in Langford, but was not reported until hours later on August 31.
Officers also attended this scene but could not locate the suspect.
West Shore RCMP are asking that anyone with information about this suspect contact them at 250-474-2264.
Those who wish to report information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
