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Merritt
2024-12-17 09:07 PST
File # 2024-6495
The Merritt RCMP are seeking the public's assistance to identify two suspects who assaulted a barber in Merritt.
On December 16, 2024, shortly after 08:30am two suspects wearing all black clothing with face coverings and gloves entered JJ's Barbershop at the corner of Voght Street and Walters Street. The suspects violently assaulted the lone man working at the shop. Nothing was taken and it appears as if the attack was targeted. After the assault the suspects fled on foot across Voght Street to a white 4 door sport utility vehicle parked on Irvine Avenue. The vehicle appears to be a 2017 white, Kia Sportage.
The vehicle was last seen fleeing out of Merritt past River Ranch Road.
The incident appears to be a targeted attack and police do not believe there is any danger to the general public.
If you have video around the time of the assault or any information about the suspects or the vehicle they were associated with, please contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or Crimestoppers.
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Email: joshua.roda@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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