West Vancouver police are asking for the public's help in locating a man involved in the robbery of a teenager late last week.
The man stopped the 16-year-old youth to ask for directions shortly after 11 p.m. on Nov. 29 on Marine Drive at 16th Street. After a brief exchange, the teenager continued north along 16th Street only to be grabbed from behind and threatened with a knife. The suspect demanded the victim's cellphone, camera and other personal possessions, which the teenager handed over.
The victim called police from home and a police service dog was sent out but was unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 25-30 years old, about five foot seven inches tall with a heavy build, short hair with a short beard and wearing blue track pants with a red and white long-sleeve shirt.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed any part of the interaction or has any information to call 604-925-7300.
