New Westminster Police have a thirty-six-year-old woman in custody following a stabbing incident last night.

Shortly after 8:00 PM on May 7th, police were called to an apartment building in the 500 block of Ash Street after residents reported a male lying in a hallway covered in blood. When officers attended they discovered the male, also thirty-six, who was suffering from several apparent stab wounds to his upper arm and chest.

Police officers administered first aid to the victim until the arrival of BC Ambulance personnel, after which he was transported to Royal Columbian Hospital. Fortunately, his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The female in custody was arrested a short time after the incident, however, at this point she has not been charged and the investigation is ongoing.

New Westminster Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing sixty-one-year-old man. Shawn McGladdery of Surrey went missing after being discharged from Royal Columbian Hospital at about 11:30PM on May 4th, 2009. He was last seen at the McDonald’s Restaurant on Scott Road near the Scott Road Skytrain Station in Surrey at 11:50pm.

McGladdery is Caucasian, balding with black/graying hair. He is approximately 5’7” and 150 lbs, and last seen wearing a blue jacket and blue pants, and was NOT wearing any shoes. McGladdery suffers from various medical issues including seizures and is in need of his medication. As a result of a brain hemorrhage as a youth, McGladdery walks with a limp and has a partially paralyzed left side, most noticeably in his left hand.

Should anybody have any information of McGladdery’s whereabouts, they are asked to contact the New Westminster Police.

On May 4, 2009 at 0250 hours residents in the 800 block of 12th street contacted the New Westminster Police Service to advise of awakening to the sound of breaking glass at a nearby business. Patrol officers were immediately dispatched to the area. The witnesses remained on the 9-1-1 line with police dispatch and were able to provide updated information as they observed it.

Four suspects, of no description, were observed entering a moving van styled truck parked directly adjacent to the victim business. The vehicle fled the scene just before patrol units arrived. However, patrol officer Cst. J. Hooker soon located the vehicle as it crossed 10th avenue into Burnaby. Cst. Hooker was working in plainclothes detail and operating an unmarked police vehicle as he followed the suspect vehicle for several blocks.

As Cst. Hooker radioed his position requesting assisting units the vehicle came to abrupt halt and the suspects bailed out. Cst. Hooker managed to take the suspect driver into custody before he could escape . The other suspects are still being sought.

Inside the vehicle police discovered a variety of household and business items associated to thefts from various lower mainland locations. Many of the items had price tags attached to the merchandise.

Arrested and held in custody is a 46 year old Squamish resident. The accused is to appear in court today on recommended charges that include; break enter and theft, possession of housebreak instruments, breach of recognizance, and possession of stolen property.

The New Westminster Police request that should anyone have information regarding this theft please contact the police service immediately.