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Man surrenders after alleged jewellery store robbery in Vancouver

The man on the ground was taken into custody without incident. Global News

VANCOUVER – One person was taken into custody on Thursday after a dramatic scene in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Police, with guns drawn, responded to a robbery yesterday at the Ultimate 24K Gold Company, located on Main Street near Keefer Street.

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The public was held back as staff and a number of customers were removed from the store. A short time later a man exited the building and surrendered to Vancouver Police officers.

It is believed the suspect is known to police.

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