Update: Langley RCMP say the man who was being sought on a Canada wide warrant after two people were injured at an Aldergrove RV park, has been arrested.
Thomas Charles Brydges was taken into custody in Oliver, B.C.
An officer working general duty in the area spotted Brydges and recognized him from a bulletin fanned out by Langley RCMP. Brydges was reportedly co-operative with the arresting officer and taken into custody without incident. His motorcycle has been towed in Oliver.
The attempted murder investigation will continue and Langley RCMP investigators will provide the details to the B.C. Prosecution Service for their consideration.
Original story continues below:
Two people were hurt in what Langley RCMP call an attempted murder in an Aldergrove RV Park last night (May 28).
Langley RCMP have issued a public alert about Thomas Charles Brydges a suspect in the case who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
RCMP said man and woman were injured “quite severely, allegedly by Brydges.”
The woman remains in critical condition while the man was expected to be released from hospital today.
Brydges is described as Caucasian, age 73, approximately 5’8″ tall, weighs 150 lbs. and has grey hair and brown eyes. He may be wearing a khaki shirt and khaki cargo pants.
He may be operating a Black 2005 Honda VT6 motorcycle with BC license plate W04892 (as seen in photo). He may also be using an Ontario plate of 7125V.
Police said Brydges is known to be “extremely violent and should not be approached.”
Anyone with information that might assist police to locate Thomas Brydges, is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200 or the police of jurisdiction where he is sighted. To remain anonymous, please call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.solvecrime.ca.
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