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Vancouver police project targets slew of crime in Downtown Vancouver

Darpan News Desk Vancouver Police, 27 Oct, 2020 07:28 PM
  • Vancouver police project targets slew of crime in Downtown Vancouver

 In response to reports of break-ins and thefts in Yaletown, Vancouver Police officers initiated a project to locate, identify, and arrest the suspects involved.

“Since August 1, there have been nine police documented files of mail theft, break-and-enter or suspicious circumstances relating to frauds in the downtown core,” says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD. “Patrol officers heard the concerns of the community and noticed ongoing trends. They took the initiative to tackle this ongoing concern.”

On October 21, patrol officers, with the assistance of the VPD Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant for a residence near Howe and Davie streets. Officers located evidence related to theft of mail from multiple buildings in Yaletown.

Some of the items seized were: Fraudulent firearms licenses Fraudulent social insurance cards, Fraudulent BC driver’s license, Fraudulent passports Numerous airsoft, pellet and imitation handguns, and rifles Flare gun Counterfeit money. 

Four people were arrested and are facing charges related to identity theft, fraud, theft of mail, and possession of a firearm. All charges have been recommended to Crown counsel.

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