Coquitlam RCMP is appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a series of mischief incidents at two car dealerships that left hundreds of vehicles damaged.. .“It is clear in the videos that the suspect was deliberately scratching the vehicles one-by-one,” said Coquitlam RCMP Corp. Alexa Hodgins in a Wednesday press release. .“Our investigators are continuing to follow up on any investigational leads, but are requesting the assistance from the public in identifying the suspect.”.The release said the incidents happened at the Journey Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram Dealership on 1300 Dominion Ave. and the Journey Approved Dealership on 1881 Lougheed Hwy. in Port Coquitlam..Between January and April, it said police received three separate reports of mass keying incidents at the Journey Chrysler Dealership. Initial estimates indicate about 400 vehicles were damaged, and the exterior of one of the businesses had more than $500,000 in damages. .Surveillance footage showed the suspect being calculative when damaging the vehicles in the parking lot. .The suspect is described as a white woman, 40 to 50 years old, with a shoulder-length blonde hair, and a heavy build. .She can be seen wearing glasses, gloves, a toque, and a surgical mask. .The suspect is believed to be driving a 2008-2013 Ford Escape. .The file has been taken over by the Investigational Support Team. .Anyone who has information, witnessed the incident, or might recognize the suspect is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at (604) 945-1550 and quote file number 2023-9099.
