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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 2019, or use the search function below to find past VPD media releases.

VPD seizes stolen property valued close to $130,000

December 11, 2019

Vancouver Police seized close to a $130,000 worth of stolen property late last month after executing a search warrant at a home in the city’s eastside. more »

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Vancouver Police arrest suspects in thefts with weapons

December 10, 2019

Vancouver Police are investigating two incidents of attempted shoplifting over the past week that had the potential to turn violent. more »

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VPD officer’s quick response saves the lives of stabbing victims

December 9, 2019

Vancouver Police responded to stabbings in Yaletown over the weekend with Tactical Emergency Medical Services, TEMS, being delivered by VPD officers to save the lives of four victims.
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VPD look for witnesses in Yaletown stabbing

December 8, 2019

Vancouver Police are investigating an early morning stabbing in Yaletown that sent four men to hospital, one in serious condition. more »

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VPD appeals for witnesses to hit-and-run

December 7, 2019

Vancouver Police are seeking help from the public to identify the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run late last month that resulted in serious injuries to a pedestrian. more »

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VPD seeks witnesses to violent West End assault

December 6, 2019

Vancouver Police are seeking witnesses to an assault in the West End last Saturday, which left a 46-year-old Vancouver man in hospital with serious injuries. more »

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VPD officer assaulted while arresting violent bus passenger

December 6, 2019

A Vancouver Police officer was assaulted yesterday evening while trying to gain control of a violent passenger on a transit bus. more »

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VPD investigates fatal collision

November 30, 2019

Police are investigating a serious, two vehicle collision on Boundary Road at Marine Drive that claimed the life of a 40-year-old man today. more »

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Protest ends peacefully

November 29, 2019

The protest that impacted downtown Vancouver today has ended. more »

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VPD works to identify robbery suspect

November 29, 2019

Vancouver Police today released surveillance photos of an attempted robbery last month and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. more »

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