Erratic Driving Leads To Robbery Investigation In Comox Valley

Comox Valley RCMP releasing details about an incident Monday afternoon on Highway 19.

Four suspects were arrested after an erratic driving complaint led police into a robbery investigation.

Comox Valley RCMP received a complaint of erratic driving Monday morning with one vehicle chasing another on Highway 19 near Black Creek.

A major police response ensued after a caller told police that this may be the result of an armed robbery.

Comox Valley and Campbell River RCMP along with the BC Highway Patrol found a suspect vehicle near Cranberry Road.

Four suspects were located and arrested with the assistance of the Island District Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services and Air 8.

A 25-km stretch of highway was closed for about an hour late Monday afternoon.

The Comox Valley RCMP Major Crime Unit is continuing the investigation.