Still image taken from the video showing the victim lying on his back as he's approached by the suspect (Credit: PG RCMP)
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RCMP seeking to identify the victim of a violent assault and robbery

May 30, 2024 | 2:30 PM

PRINCE GEORGE— Local mounties are asking everyone to help them identify the victim of a violent assault and robbery that took place early April 2024.

Investigator learned about the assault after receiving a video of the incident that was making the rounds on social media. The video depicts a young man being thrown to the ground and kicked violently until he lay unconscious. The suspect then took cash from the victim. The incident occurred on the 400-block of George Street, and is expected to have occurred between April 4 and April 6. Police have released a photo of the attack and hile their faces are obscured the the police are hoping someone steps forward and speaks on the issue.

“We are encouraging the victim to come forward and speak with a police officer. Our RCMP Victim Services unit is here to help the victims of violent crime navigate traumas they have experienced, and will be here to support this victim if he chooses to come forward,” states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP

If you have any information relating to the police investigation you are asked to contact the PG RCMP non-emergency line at at 250-561-3300 or by anonymously contacting Northern B.C. CrimeStoppers. File number 2024-10980.