RCMP look for help identifying assault suspects in Gibsons 

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking the public for information to aid an assault investigation in Gibsons, B.C. 

Police were called about 12:37 a.m. on Jan. 31 to the area of Gibsons Way and Farnham Road after a report of an assault, said a news release from the detachment. Investigators say the victims were unknown to their attackers.  

“Police are looking to identify a male and a female suspect,” the release said. “The male is described as tall with a stocky or muscular build, short balding hair and a round face. The female is described as approximately 5 ft 1 in tall with brown, medium-length hair.”  

Police said the victims sustained serious injuries and that the investigation is a priority for the Sunshine Coast RCMP.  

Anyone with information that could help the investigation can call the Sunshine Coast RCMP at 604-885-2266 and reference file 2026-800. 

Tyler Hay
Tyler Hay
Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.

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