A Vancouver Police investigation has led to charges after a man threatened to stab a fast food worker who wouldn't give him a $2.90 slice of pizza.
Juan Serna, 31, was arrested Friday and is now charged with threats and theft.
Incident occurred at a pizza-by-the-slice downtown.
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A bystander called 9-1-1 around 8:30 a.m. to report a man had been stabbed near Smithe and Homer Street. When VPD officers arrived moments later, they discovered a 29-year-old victim suffering grave injuries. The man was taken to hospital, but he died a short time later.
One officer responded and located two motorcycles believed to be related to the complaint travelling north on 188 Street, performed a U-Turn and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The motorcycles did not stop and the officer discontinued attempts to conduct the traffic stop.
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Subway service was stopped while officers searched for the man and child, but police now say service is resuming. Police say the child is two years old.