VICTORIA – BC Transit is working in conjunction with Sooke RCMP
after buses were struck by what investigators believe are pellets from an air
gun. The five incidents – from October 31 to November 5, 2013 – occurred between
5 pm – 8 pm on Sooke Road or West Coast Road.
There have been no injuries as a result of the five incidents.
“Safety is BC Transit’s core value,” said Stephen Anderson,
BC Transit Manager of Safety and Security. “We are working closely with
the RCMP to ensure these senseless acts come to an end.”
“This is a public safety issue,” said Staff Sgt. Stephen Wright Sooke
RCMP. “There are risks to pedestrians, motorists and passengers. The person
responsible could be facing charges under the criminal code.”
BC Transit encourages anyone who has knowledge of these suspected pellet gun
incidents to contact the Sooke RCMP non-emergency number at 250.642.5241 or
Crimestoppers 1.800.222.8477.
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
