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Coquitlam man charged after guns, ammunition found in home

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Coquitlam man arrested after threatening to commit violent acts
Port Moody police have arrested a 57-year-old man after he allegedly threatened to commit violent acts. – Feb 6, 2024

A Coquitlam, B.C. man has been charged after visiting a Port Moody shop on Saturday and reportedly threatening to carry out acts of violence on Sunday.

According to Port Moody police, the man made the “concerning comments” to a staffer in the Suter Brook Village mall. The suspect was gone by the time officers arrived, but they were quickly able to identify him.

He was arrested at his Coquitlam residence shortly afterward, where police also seized ammunition and several weapons.

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The man has been charged with careless use or storage of a firearm and remains in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

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“Fortunately, the staff member reported this suspicious behavior to us, which resulted in a safe resolution to this matter,” said Const. Sam Zacharias in a Tuesday news release.

“Anyone who may have information that will assist our investigation is asked to contact us.”

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