August 8, 2025

Charges approved for teenagers arrested by Transit Police following a string of robberies

New Westminster – Charges have been approved against two teenage boys arrested by Metro Vancouver Transit Police following three separate robberies and an assault on the transit system in Port Moody, Burnaby and Coquitlam.

Detectives from Transit Police General Investigation Unit were able to link the robberies and assault, which took place on board trains and in stations over the course of about six weeks earlier this year. The crimes targeted other teens on the transit system.

March 29, 2025, just before 10:00pm. An 18-year-old was on board a train at Moody Centre Station in Port Moody, when he was approached by two suspects who allegedly threatened to kill him and then assaulted him.
April 6, 2025, just before 4:00 pm. Two 15-year-old boys were on board a train at Burquitlam Station in Coquitlam when they were approached by two suspects who demanded their mobile phones. Soon after, the suspects approached a 13-year-old boy at the station and demanded his wallet.
April 7, 2025, just after 3:00pm. Two 15-year-old boys were approached by two suspects at Lougheed SkyTrain Station in Burnaby. The suspects demanded cash from the boys before allegedly grabbing one of the boys and reaching into his pocket to remove his wallet.

Three charges of Robbery, two charges of Uttering Threats and one charge of Assault have been approved for each suspect: a 14-year-old boy, and a 15-year-old boy, neither of whom can be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The suspects have been released from custody with a multitude of court ordered conditions including; a “no-go” to SkyTrain property unless in the immediate company of a Guardian, not to possess weapons as defined by the Criminal Code and 24-hour house arrest.

“Young people often rely on the transit system to get them to where they need to go. They deserve to feel safe at all times. We encourage parents and teens to ensure that Transit Police contact numbers are saved in their phone and that they have reviewed our safety tips prior to heading out on the system.” – Constable Amanda Steed

If you, or someone you know has been the victim of a similar crime, and you have not yet spoken to police, please call 604.515.8300 or text 87.77.77.