Vancouver Theft

• More than half of VPD files in shoplifting crackdown did not result in charges

  Vancouver mayor Ken Sim told Global News his ABC party is delivering on its public safety promises but senior levels of government need to step up.

  Crime

  Aug 28, 2023
  
• ‘Irreplaceable’: Vancouver family desperate to retrieve stolen items left by their late mom, wife

  Early Saturday morning, someone broke into their home, went through the entire house and took all of their sentimental keepsakes with them.

  Crime

  Jan 18, 2023
  
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• ‘Lost thousands’: Displaced B.C. resident returns to apartment to find theft

  When the displaced resident entered the building, he said the building was unlocked and when he arrived at his apartment, his door was open.

  Crime

  Dec 29, 2022
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• ‘This should be the jewel of Vancouver’: Gastown store’s windows broken 7 times in 3 months

  "When people know they can get away with things, with lawlessness, they’re going to do it," said Gastown business owner Jackie Haliburton.

  Crime

  Mar 14, 2022
• Attempted theft stymied at Gucci shop in downtown Vancouver

  The 37-year-old was caught shortly after 7 a.m. on Sunday outside the Gucci shop by Thurlow and Alberni Streets with "stolen merchandise" in his hands, police said.

  Crime

  Jan 18, 2022
• Vancouver police recover $75K in stolen goods from downtown core in just one month

  Much of the criminal activity centres around the open-air street market on East Hastings Street, between Columbia and Carrall streets, Vancouver police said.

  Crime

  Dec 6, 2021
• $20K in stolen bikes seized from Vancouver rooftop ‘stash spot’

  Police recovered nine bikes worth an estimated $20,000, with makes including Giant, Rocky Mountain, Cervelo, Santa Cruz and Trek.

  Crime

  Dec 1, 2021
• Vancouver police arrest dozens for shoplifting over the weekend

  Police say shoplifting incidents remain underreported.

  Crime

  Nov 8, 2021
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• ‘Government needs to actually step up’: Vancouver businesses vent over string of break-ins

  Downtown Vancouver business owners say the government needs to take action to stem the ongoing wave of break-ins they're facing.

  Crime

  Jul 15, 2021
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• Vancouver woman speaks out after distraction thief steals irreplacable heirloom

  The woman says the swindler made off with her husband's necklace, the only memento he had from before fleeing Vietnam nearly half a century ago.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2021