Police searching for suspects after robbery on E & N Rail Trail

Police are investigating a report of robbery that took place on March 19, 2025, between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the E & N Rail Trail between Peatt Rd and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway (the part of the trail that is just behind Darcy’s pub located at 737 Goldstream Ave in Langford).

Police learned an adult male victim was walking along this part of the trail when 3 male suspects approached the victim and allegedly physically assaulted the victim before robbing him of his personal belongings including a backpack. One of the suspects is alleged to have brandished a knife during the assault.

Police are canvassing the area for CCTV and will update this release with suspect photos should they become available. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the following suspects.

Suspect #1 is described as:

• Caucasian male;
• Approximately 6ft tall;
• 180-200lbs;
• Curly light brown hair, scruffy mustache and beard;
• Wearing a brown jacket, black sweater, blue jeans.

Suspect #2 is described as:

• Caucasian male in his early 20's;
• Approximately 5ft 8 inches tall;
• Wearing all black and a black baseball cap with the letters "LA" written on it.

Suspect #3 is described as:

• Caucasian male in his 30's;
• Approximately 5ft 8 inches tall;
• Small goatee, wearing a sweater with the words "crooks and castle", steel toe boots and blue jeans.

Police are continuing to investigate this robbery which was reported to West Shore RCMP on March 24. If you have any information regarding this crime or can identify who the suspects are, please contact the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. You can also report anonymously via Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.