While playing with a frien, an 11-year-old boy darted out into the street from between two parked cars and was struck by a car unable to stop in time.

According to Ridge Meadows RCMP Cpl. Alanna Dunlop the boy was struck in the 23600 block of 119th Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at about 5 p.m.

"Witnesses claim the youth ran out from between two parked cars before being struck by the car, which was traveling eastbound," said Dunlop.

"The young pedestrian suffered what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries, including a broken leg, and was taken to hospital by ambulance," she added.

"From the investigation it appears that this was a pedestrian's error. We are certainly glad he was not more seriously injured, and this is a reminder for all pedestrians to keep a watchful eye out for traffic before venturing out into our streets," Dunlop said.

Teenager robbed

A teenager boy was assaulted and robbed on Sunday while waiting for a bus on Dewdney Trunk Road near 222nd Street in Maple Ridge.

At about 9 p.m. a man approached the youth and asked to borrow his phone.

"When the teenager said 'no,' the man punched the youth in the face and stole his Blackberry," explained Dunlop.

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The thief is described as Caucasian, 30 to 35 years of age, and 5'4" tall with a stocky build. He was wearing a brown jacket, black sweat pants, and a black toque.

"The suspect ran towards 222nd Street, and police patrols of the area failed to locate him," said Dunlop.

School broken into

Not much is known about an early morning break-in at Highland Park Elementary on Monday.

Police are investigating the break and enter to the Pitt Meadows school, but have little to go on, including if anything was stolen.

According to Dunlop, a classroom window on the north side of the school was broken, and the suspects were able to reach in and open a door.

"The school's security alarm showed the break in occurred around 4:40 a.m.," said Dunlop.

A police dog was brought in but was unable to locate any suspects.

Anyone with information in regards to a crime is asked to contact Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251. To remain anonymous call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.bccrimestoppers.com. CrimeStoppers will pay a reward of up to $2,000 if information leads to an arrest and conviction.