The Codiac Regional RCMP is asking for the public's help to identify a man in connection with an armed robbery in Moncton.
On September 17, 2023, at approximately 10:55 p.m., members of the Codiac Regional RCMP responded to a report of robbery at the intersection of Lorne Street and Salter Avenue in Moncton. A taxi had picked up a man at the intersection of John Street and Vaughn Harvey Boulevard and when the man was driven to his destination, he brandished a weapon, assaulted the driver and demanded money. The man left the taxi with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene before police arrived.
The man is described as being approximately five feet ten inches (179 centimetres) tall and weighing approximately 280 lbs (127 kilograms) and spoke with a heavy accent.
Anyone who recognizes the description of the individual, who may have witnessed or was in the area at the time of the incident, or who may have security camera or dash cam footage from this time period, or who may have information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.