A pickup truck involved in a pedestrian hit and run crash last year in Langley has been identified and police are asking for the public’s help tracking down the owner or driver.

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Langley RCMP were called to a pedestrian in medical distress in the 21600-block of 16th Avenue at about 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2024. The victim was taken to hospital with injuries and has since been released.

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Investigators learned the pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle that did not stay at the scene.

“Police have now identified the make and model of the suspect vehicle and believe that it is a (black) 2022-2023 model year Ford F150 Lightning Lariat,” said RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom in a statement on Sunday.

The truck will have damage to its right-side mirror and the charging port cover.

“We are asking for the public’s help to locate and identify the vehicle involved and speak with the driver and registered owner,” said Sharoom.

Anyone with information is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200.

The Langley RCMP nabbed 122 speedsters between Dec. 15, 2024 and Jan. 7, 2025 as part of a community-driven blitz.

According to police, traffic enforcement in both the city and township of Langley was ramped up after numerous complaints from residents concerned with speeding vehicles in their communities.

The tally of fines included 63 violations for speeding in a school zone and eight for vehicles travelling more than 41 km/h over the speed limit.

On Jan. 7, two drivers were caught travelling 112 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. Both drivers were served excessive speed violation tickets and had their cars impounded for seven days.

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Several precision air-rifles and ceremonial rifles have been stolen from an Air Cadet squadron in Nelson.

According to the Nelson Police Department, some time on Jan. 1 or Jan. 2 thieves broke into the Eagles Hall on Baker Street and stole the weapons. 

“These rifles are not considered ‘firearms’ under the criminal code, but the police are concerned that they appear to be real and operating firearms,” said Chief Constable Donovan Fisher. 

“This is a very concerning and unfortunate incident. Not only for the local Air Cadet squadron who use these rifles for ceremonies and marksmanship training, but for the potential of individuals to now use these rifles in further criminal activity.”