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The driver took off eastbound.
Makogonsky said he called 911 during the ordeal, however officers did not immediately respond. While Makogonsky was initially critical of the delay, White Rock RCMP Staff Sgt. Daryl Creighton explained it was a result of 香蕉视频直播渋nformation available to police at the time.香蕉视频直播�
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Anyone with information that could identify the driver may contact White Rock RCMP at 778-593-3600.
