The East Prince RCMP is asking the public for any video footage that may assist an investigation into an altercation between two motorists in Wilmot Valley, PEI. Police are also interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed the events.
On May 16, 2022, at approximately 7:20 p.m., members of the East Prince RCMP received a report of a dispute between two motorists at the intersection of MacIntyre Road and Blue Shank Road, in Wilmot Valley. During the argument, the two motorists exited their vehicles, and one discharged bear spray in the other's face. The motorist then got back into his car and fled the scene.
At approximately 8:00 p.m., police located a vehicle matching the description of the car involved in the assault, on Broadway Street South, in Kensington. Police stopped the vehicle, but shortly after the stop was initiated, the driver fled the scene.
The man involved in the incident is described as being in his late 30's, approximately five feet four inches (163 centimeters) tall with an average build. He is described as wearing a dark-coloured baseball hat and square-framed sunglasses with brown lenses.
The suspect vehicle is described as a newer model, greyish-blue, Volkswagen Jetta with an Ontario licence plate number CTKL 735. Police have reviewed the registration information and were able to determine that the vehicle is a rental car, which has since been reported stolen.
"We are interested in any footage from cameras in the area – surveillance video from businesses, dash-cams, doorbell cameras – anything that may show the events in Wilmot Valley, or Kensington," says Cpl. Nick Doyle of the East Prince RCMP. "Please check any recordings for the evening of May 16 to see if you can help our investigation. We also want to talk to you if you witnessed these events, or if you have information on the whereabouts of the person involved."
Anyone who has information that could assist the investigation, or who has seen the suspect vehicle since May 16, is asked to contact the East Prince RCMP at 902-436-9300. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The investigation is ongoing.