On Feb. 28 at about 11 p.m, Richmond RCMP officers responded to a noise complaint originating from a secluded area on River Road between No. 7 Road and No. 8 Road.
Officers found three adults bound and badly beaten. The trio, one female and two males, were transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment. One of the victims suffered extensive lacerations to his face and head. The victims have since been released from hospital and are cooperating with investigators.
The victims were apparently sitting at a campfire, celebrating an anniversary, when they were approached by a group of four unknown males who apparently mistook the trio for others and beat them before fleeing in a dark car.
The suspects are all males of mixed ethnicity, possibly in their mid-20s to mid-30s.
Witnesses who may have been in the area from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. are asked to contact Cpl. Chris Tarasoff at 604-278-1212.
