The New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) located a stolen truck and arrested the alleged thieves after a 911 call on July 25, police said.

Around 2 a.m., the NWPD said they were alerted to a truck that had hit a barrier on the Queensborough Bridge while speeding.

After a brief search, an officer located the damaged truck, along with the driver and a passenger, in a parking lot, said police.

The NWPD add the officer found the truck was stolen and arrested the two men who were located with the damaged truck.

Upon searching the two men, one was found to have a loaded firearm, police said.

“This underscores how the public serves as our eyes and ears,” stated Sgt. Andrew Leaver. 

“They have trust that the New Westminster Police Department will attend and investigate. In this case, it resulted in a dangerous weapon being taken off our streets.”

One of the two men was released at the parking lot while the other was taken to cells, say police.

The NWPD said he was released with conditions, and charges will be recommended to Crown counsel.