CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – July 18, 2024 – At approximately 11:14 PM on Thursday night, Charlottetown Police responded to a report of a suspicious incident involving a male subject at the Bank of Montreal in the Royalty Crossing Mall parking lot. According to witnesses, the black male, described as over 6 feet tall with dreadlocks and a possible facial hair and stud earring, was observed pacing near a female’s vehicle before approaching and removing an item from his pocket. The male then abruptly walked away towards University Avenue.
Subsequently, at 11:47 PM, police received another report of a separate incident involving a male with similar physical descriptors at the KFC Parking Lot near Nassau Street. The male allegedly approached a parked vehicle and pointed a gun at the victim’s head while shouting, “Car, Car!” Fortunately, the victim was able to reverse and drive away safely, immediately notifying authorities.
During the incidents, the male subject was reportedly wearing a mask or partial face covering, a black hooded sweater with white lettering that read “PEI Black Cultural Society.” Following the incidents, the male subject was observed fleeing into the wooded area between MacKinnon Road and Charlottetown Rural High School, and later seen running through a backyard on Burns Avenue.
In response to the incidents, Charlottetown Police Service deployed RCMP K9 units and a drone for an extensive search of the area. Although some clothing items were recovered along with a pellet gun pistol, the male subject managed to evade capture.
Charlottetown Police are taking these incidents very seriously and are actively investigating. Police urge anyone with information to come forward and assist with the ongoing efforts.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents or the whereabouts of the male subject is encouraged to contact Charlottetown Police at 629-4172 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peicrimestoppers.com.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.