The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says a man was arrested following a violent crime spree targeting seniors..The crimes started around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday when a 76-year-old man was unsuspectingly punched in the face and knocked down by a stranger while walking near Columbia and West 1st Avenue, police say..The man suffered injuries and was brought to hospital..Minutes after the assault, a 79-year-old woman and her 82-year-old companion were getting out of a vehicle on Athletes Way when the same suspect allegedly snatched the keys and drove away, striking multiple vehicles as he fled..Witnesses called 911 and flagged down police officers who, within minutes, located and stopped the stolen car before arresting the driver near Victoria and East 33rd Avenue..VPD says the unidentified man, 41, is also wanted for crimes in Alberta and Ontario and was taken to jail for robbery, assault, theft, and driving offences..Hypodermic needle-stabbings, unsuspecting sucker punches, and other forms of violence are among the various incidents contributing to Vancouver residents feeling increasingly unsafe..VPD highlighted in May violent crime in Vancouver increased more than 7% in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels, noting an average of four random attacks were happening per day..WATCH: Vancouver man attacked at knifepoint.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says a man was arrested following a violent crime spree targeting seniors..The crimes started around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday when a 76-year-old man was unsuspectingly punched in the face and knocked down by a stranger while walking near Columbia and West 1st Avenue, police say..The man suffered injuries and was brought to hospital..Minutes after the assault, a 79-year-old woman and her 82-year-old companion were getting out of a vehicle on Athletes Way when the same suspect allegedly snatched the keys and drove away, striking multiple vehicles as he fled..Witnesses called 911 and flagged down police officers who, within minutes, located and stopped the stolen car before arresting the driver near Victoria and East 33rd Avenue..VPD says the unidentified man, 41, is also wanted for crimes in Alberta and Ontario and was taken to jail for robbery, assault, theft, and driving offences..Hypodermic needle-stabbings, unsuspecting sucker punches, and other forms of violence are among the various incidents contributing to Vancouver residents feeling increasingly unsafe..VPD highlighted in May violent crime in Vancouver increased more than 7% in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels, noting an average of four random attacks were happening per day..WATCH: Vancouver man attacked at knifepoint.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
