An unsuspecting victim was stabbed in a Port Alberni liquor store over the weekend and police say they have since taken a 16-year-old suspect into custody.
At around 10 p.m. on March 30th, Port Alberni RCMP officers attended a local liquor store and discovered a stabbing had occurred.
Attending officers, Port Alberni General Investigative Services (GIS) and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) collaborated on launching this investigation once the scene was under control.
Police say that while collecting evidence, officers reviewed video footage that showed the culprit “brutally attacking the unsuspecting victim,” and subsequently stealing liquor from the store before fleeing.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 31st, police say they located the suspect they believed to be responsible.
The 16-year-old suspect was arrested for attempted murder and robbery, according to Port Alberni RCMP.
After a bail hearing, he was held in police custody, and will appear in court later this month.
Police say the victim was transported to a trauma hospital where she was treated for her serious injuries.
