A man and a woman were assaulted during a private vehicle sale meet-up in Calgary, according to police.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening in the community of Marlborough. The victims had arranged to meet with the suspects to purchase a vehicle, but instead were met with violence.
According to the Calgary Police Service, the suspects arrived in a black SUV and proceeded to assault the victims before fleeing the scene with their money.
The male victim sustained minor injuries while the female victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are now searching for two suspects in connection with the assault. The first suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his 30s, approximately 6 feet tall with a medium build and short brown hair. He was wearing a black hoodie and black pants at the time of the incident.
The second suspect is described as a Caucasian woman in her 20s, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall with a slim build and long blonde hair. She was wearing a black jacket and black pants.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
This incident serves as a reminder for individuals to exercise caution when conducting private transactions, especially with strangers. It is important to meet in a public place and bring a friend or family member for added safety.
The Calgary Police Service is continuing to investigate this assault and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
