Robbery suspects arrested and charges approved

Maple Ridge B.C. – Ridge Meadows RCMP arrested three suspects arrested in relation to a robbery.

On September 30, 2022, Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to numerous reports of a robbery in progress at a business located in the 22700 block of Lougheed Highway. The staff and customers at the business were bear sprayed and one employee was struck on the head before the suspects fled on foot.

Three men were arrested a short time later and have been identified as Parampreet Singh Dhaliwal, a 21- year-old Calgary man, Gurnoor BRAR, an 18-year-old Abbotsford man, and the third person is not being named due to the age of the accused.

On October 4, 2022, charges were approved against all three alleged accused for the following offences:

• Robbery with violence.
• Assault with a weapon.

Mr. Dhaliwal has been remanded until his next court appearance on October 7, 2022.

Mr. Brar and the other accused have their next court appearance set for October 25, 2022 in Provincial Court.

"Thank you to all the witnesses that already spoke to Police and assisted with the investigation." states Sergeant Brad Gibson of the Serious Crimes Unit. "The quick response of bystanders and security guard was instrumental in the quick arrest of all the suspects involved."

If you were a witness to this incident and have not spoken to Police please contact Constable Kombo or Corporal Biggs of the Investigational Support Team at 604-463-6251.