Witnesses sought after alleged road rage incident involving weapon in New Westminster

New Westminster police are asking for witnesses and dash cam footage after an alleged road rage incident in which a driver brandished a weapon.

The New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) says officers received a call at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Sept. 2 from a driver who reported that another motorist got out of his vehicle and allegedly displayed a weapon.

The incident occurred near the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street.

Police describe the suspect as a man in his 40s with a slim build, a mustache, and balding hair. He was driving a red Dodge Ram.

“Brandishing weapons in traffic is not acceptable,” Sgt. Andrew Leaver said in a statement.

“We’re now asking the public to help us in our investigation by passing along any relevant dash-cam footage.”

Investigators are seeking anyone who was in the area between 4:10 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. and may have witnessed the incident or captured it on dash cam.

Anyone with information is asked to call 604-525-5411 and speak with the Watch Commander regarding file 26-15256.

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