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Police chase in Langley ends with suspect still at large

A police chase in Langley saw shots fired by officers, but the suspect getting away.

A man stole a vehicle yesterday in Surrey, and while evading RCMP forces today, entered Langley around 1 p.m.

Officers were able to surround the stolen car at 200th Street and 72nd Avenue. But the stolen car rammed into police vehicles, attempting to get out.

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According to witness Wesley McClinton, that’s when a police officer got out of a car and drew his gun.

“He tried to open the car door,” McClinton said. “I heard the pump of the shotgun, and seconds later I heard a pop.”

Shots were fired at the car, however it fled the scene without anyone hit. The car, a 1993 Honda del Sol, was later found a few blocks away.

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No injuries have been reported, and Langley and Surrey RCMP are determining how the events took place. A description of the suspect has yet to be released.

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