Charges are pending against one person following an alleged armed robbery in Ladner that ended in a multi-vehicle accident in Surrey Monday afternoon.
According to Delta police, the robbery was called into police around noon.
The robbery occurred at a business in the 5200 block of Ladner Trunk Road. Police are not releasing the name of the business.
DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf said staff at the business say a gun was used in the robbery, and cash and a quantity of goods was stolen. The investigation also revealed a vehicle of interest associated to the robbery.
“A description of the vehicle was provided to police,” said Leykauf, adding two suspects were present at the time of the robbery. “Police activated their emergency equipment and attempted to stop the vehicle just across the Delta/Surrey border, at which point the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic in the 12600 block of 68th Ave. The suspect vehicle failed to stop at a red light and struck a northbound vehicle.”
Leykauf said the occupants of the northbound vehicle received only a minor injury.
She said the driver of the suspect vehicle fled on foot, while the passenger in the suspect vehicle was arrested by DPD. Police recovered a number of items stolen from the business as well as a replica handgun.
The DPD forensics unit attended both the scene of the armed robbery and the crash, while Surrey RCMP is investigating the motor vehicle accident. The DPD major crimes unit is also engaged.
“There were no injuries reported during the robbery,” added Leykauf. “The second suspect is still at large. Charges are pending against the suspect we have in custody. This is still a very active investigation.”
