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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 2018, or use the search function below to find past VPD media releases.

Police Dogs Strike Their Best Poses For The 2019 VPD Canine Calendar

October 22, 2018

The 2019 Vancouver Police dog calendar is now for sale. It features members of the VPD Canine Unit and their four-legged partners in their best poses as they work to keep the city safe. more »

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VPD Investigating Early Morning Stabbing

October 20, 2018

Vancouver Police are investigating an early morning altercation that has sent four people to hospital, three in serious condition.  more »

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Update: Vancouver Police asking for dash-cam video following fatal collision

October 19, 2018

Vancouver Police are asking the public for dash-cam video following a fatal collision that claimed the life a 35-year-old Vancouver man yesterday in South Vancouver. more »

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Suspect Gets a Bait Car Surprise

October 18, 2018

Vancouver Police arrested a man in 30s last night after he allegedly broke into a bait car in a busy downtown parkade. more »

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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck Mid-block On SE Marine Drive

October 18, 2018

Vancouver Police are investigating a collision this morning on SE Marine Drive near Ross Street that has claimed the life a pedestrian. more »

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Update: Police Search for Wanted Man

October 17, 2018

Forty-one-year old Mark Lukyn, wanted B.C.-wide for breach of recognizance, was arrested in Gastown last night by Vancouver Police. more »

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Vancouver Police Search For Wanted Man

October 16, 2018

Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a man currently wanted B.C.-wide for breach of recognizance after he removed his electronic monitoring bracelet while out on bail on October 15. more »

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Multi-Vehicle Collision Sends Three People to Hospital

October 14, 2018

The Vancouver Police Collision Investigations Unit is investigating a multi-vehicle collision this morning involving an unmarked VPD SUV in East Vancouver. more »

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Vancouver Police Investigate Early Morning Stabbing

October 14, 2018

Vancouver Police are investigating an early morning stabbing in Champlain Heights that sent one woman to hospital. more »

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Vancouver Police Make 14 Arrests Using “Bait” Electronics

October 11, 2018

Vancouver Police have arrested 14 people in a recent project targeting the theft of personal electronics from downtown coffee shops. more »

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