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Media Releases

Vancouver Police Department Media Releases

The VPD's most recent media releases are listed below.

View the archives for 2014, or use the search function below to find past VPD media releases.

Good Samaritan in Red Coat Identified

March 7, 2014

The woman who tried to save the life of 28-year-old Robert Tyson Smith after he was stabbed at Granville and West Georgia Street on February 9th has now been identified. more »

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VPD to Feds: We will enforce new pot laws where warranted

March 5, 2014

The Vancouver Police Department has taken, and will continue to take, in the face of amended marijuana laws, a priority based approach to the enforcement of those laws. more »

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Police Search for Good Samaritan in Red Coat

March 5, 2014

Police search for Good Samaritan in red coat more »

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Chief Constable Jim Chu’s Employment Contract Extended

March 4, 2014

Chief Constable Jim Chu’s employment contract extended more »

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Charges Laid in West End Assault

March 3, 2014

A 53-year-old Vancouver man is now facing charges in the alleged assault of a staff member at a West End MLA’s office on February 21st. more »

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Update: High Risk Offender Wanted Canada-Wide Turns Self In

March 3, 2014

Mosesee Nowdluk, wanted Canada-wide for being unlawfully at large, is now in Vancouver Police custody. more »

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High Risk Offender Wanted For Being Unlawfully At Large

February 28, 2014

Update Police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a 48 year old man wanted Canada-wide for being unlawfully at large. Mosesee Nowdluk is a six-time federal offender with an extensive criminal history. He was released from custody yesterday … more »

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Top Ten Scams for 2014

February 28, 2014

The Better Business Bureau, the British Columbia Securities Commission, the Competition Bureau, Consumer Protection BC, and the Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia announce the Top Ten Scams for 2014. more »

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Police Officers Credited with Saving a Life

February 26, 2014

Vancouver Police officers have been credited with saving the life of a stabbing victim, following last Friday’s assault at Main and Cordova Street. more »

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Scam Targets Tax Payers

February 25, 2014

A recent scam targeting tax payers is gathering momentum, just in time for tax season. more »

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