(UPDATE: Nov. 10 @ 4:10 pm) – A fundraiser has been created for the young man who was assaulted Tuesday afternoon.
Amber Biglow, her son Liam and his friend Austin started the fundraiser for their friend shortly after news broke that he had been assaulted and taken to the hospital.
Dallas was riding his bike along the rail trail, near Dilworth Drive, when two men approached him, assaulted him and stole his bike, shoes and cell phone.
On the fundraiser page, Biglow explains that Dallas has suffered a fractured skull and collapsed lung.
"It has been very scary for everyone and we are all so worried for him and his friends are just trying to rally around him right now," Biglow told NowMedia.
"We don't have a lot of information because it's hard for him to communicate right now but we did hear he was heading back into surgery late this afternoon."
It is unclear how long Dallas will have to stay in the hospital but he will be unable to attend school and work for some time.
Biglow adds that Dallas is only 17 and on his own, working full time during school to support himself.
"Financially Dallas supports himself, he has friends and family in his life though for emotional support," said Biglow.
The fundraiser was created to ease any stress that he may be experiencing and to replace his stolen cellphone.
The RCMP were able to recover his bike and shoes shortly after the event took place around 3 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe, you can do so at this link.
(Original Story @ Nov. 10 @ 10 am) – Kelowna RCMP are searching for two suspects who allegedly robbed a young teen near the Rail Trail, east of Dilworth Drive.
On Nov. 9, shortly after 3 pm, a 17 year old male was riding his bicycle when he was approached by two males.
According to Kelowna RCMP, the two men assaulted the teen and stole his bicycle, shoes and cell phone.
The young man was taken to the hospital for serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Officers and Police Dog Services searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.
They did recover the victim’s bicycle and shoes near Mill Creek.
Suspect one is described as:
Caucasian male, approximately 20 years old
5-foot 7 inches tall, medium build
Light blonde Mohawk-style hair
Wearing a blue jacket and was riding a white bicycle
This suspect may have facial injuries to his right cheek.
Suspect two is described as:
Caucasian male
Wearing a black hoodie and carrying a back or dark grey backpack
Anyone with any information on or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP GIST at 250-762-3300.
People can also report anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.net.
Thumbnail photo credit: Courtesy of BC RCMP
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