Richmond B.C. attempted kidnapping incident prompts an urgent police inquiry

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:21 pm

Police in Richmond, B.C., are investigating an unusual attempted kidnapping incident that involved a suspicious vehicle and an alleged fake cop. Authorities are urgently seeking eyewitness accounts to unravel this enigmatic case, blending elements of premeditation and bizarre circumstances.

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thestar.com / Police in Richmond, B.C., seek witnesses of alleged attempted kidnapping

RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B.C., say they're looking for witnesses after an alleged attempted kidnapping involving a vehicle that was later found on fire.

globalnews.ca / Attempted kidnapping involved apparent fake cop, Richmond RCMP say

Police said the attempt happened around 4:15 p.m. as the victim was at a local sports facility in the 4300 block of No. 3 Road.

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