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: A suspect is in custody following a violent robbery that prompted a major police response in East Vancouver last night. Police are crediting three passersby who intervened to stop the robbery and prevent the victim from being seriously injured.
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: Brendan Colin McBride, 34, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault in yesterday's violent attacks in downtown Vancouver. He remains in custody.
Today, hundreds of service men and women came together to honour Captain Ron Hegedus, as well as pay their respects to his family. Thank you to partner agencies, fire services from across Canada and the community who joined us today.
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:
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have arrested a man in connection with two attacks in the downtown core, which left one man dead and another with life-altering injuries. Investigators are treating the incidents as unprovoked stranger attacks.
We are investigating two serious incidents downtown this morning between 7:30 and 7:45. No arrests have been made and it is unknown if the incidents are connected. Extra VPD officers are patrolling. Crime scenes are at W. Georgia and Hamilton, and near W. Georgia and Homer
Parents are experiencing mixed emotions as their kids head back to school, but one thing is certain: road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Pay attention to your speed, particularly in school and playground zones, and help ensure kids stay safe.
Ok, it's a bright sunny day, but can we please not endanger ourselves and others by speeding past
@VancouverPD
building at 99 in a 50 zone while weaving unsafely between other vehicles? "I'm late for a meeting downtown" is simply unacceptable.
#DriveSafe
Congratulations to our newest graduating class of Special Municipal Constables! A strong group of motivated individuals looking to help serve the citizens of
@cityofvancouver
If you are considering a career with
@VancouverPD
, we are currently accepting applications for our
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: Langley resident Rylee Shipley, 27, has been charged in relation to a South Vancouver homicide that happened on July 26. Two men were shot in a vehicle, one of whom died. Anyone with info is asked to call 604-717-2500.
Thank you to the
A huge congratulations to our
#VPD
#IndigenousCadets
on their graduation today! Many special thanks to all who helped organize and facilitate this amazing program!
Happy birthday to Sadie! She plays such an important role in protecting the mental health of
#VPD
investigators who deal with disturbing images and information in our Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
Thank you to the
@VanPoliceFnd
for their financial support of this worthwhile