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Victim ‘sliced in the head’ in Chilliwack by machete-wielding suspect

Six-foot-tall attacker was unknown to victim in random assault near Meadowbrook Drive
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Chilliwack RCMP is seeking any witnesses or security footage of a “violent and unprovoked” machete attack in the area of Meadowbrook Drive in Chilliwack.

An unknown male suspect, who allegedly attacked a man he did not know, brandished a machete “slicing him in the head,” according to the police report.

“The violent and unprovoked nature of this attack is particularly concerning and Chilliwack RCMP continue to work diligently to identify the suspect,” said Sgt. Krista Vrolyk, media spokesperson for Chilliwack RCMP.

The victim, 37, suffered a laceration to the head and was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Police said the two did not know each other. The victim told police that this was an unprovoked attack.

The male suspect was about six foot with a stocky build with dark hair and a tanned complexion, with a tattoo on his right shoulder – possibly of a crest or sword, according to victim’s description. The suspect was last seen wearing a white tank top and black and white high top shoes.

“Police are looking to speak with anyone who may have information regarding this attack including anyone who resides in the area of Meadowbrook Drive that may have CCTV footage of persons in the area between 4:15 a.m. and 5:15 a.m.,” says Sergeant Krista Vrolyk, media spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime is asked to call the Chilliwack RCMP at (604)-792-4611. Or, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

READ MORE: Vancouver Police seek witnesses in random machete attack

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Jennifer Feinberg

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I have been a Chilliwack Progress reporter for 20+ years, covering the arts, city hall, as well as Indigenous, and climate change stories.
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