Two suspects have been arrested and charged following a violent robbery at an Arc’teryx store in Vancouver earlier this week.
Police say the suspects entered the store, located near West 4th Avenue and Arbutus Street, with bear spray just before 6:30pm Monday evening.
“They deployed the spray and stole more than $25,000 in merchandise,” said Cst. Tania Visintin in a release.
Police say the suspects “fled in a taxi as VPD officers were responding”. Information from witnesses helped police track down the taxi used by the suspects.
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“One suspect was arrested in the taxi near Burrard Street and East 2nd Avenue. The other was taken into custody a short time later near East Hastings and Gore Street.”
35-year-old Anthony Britch has been charged with theft, assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Alana DaSilva, 30, has been charged with theft.
Police say Britch remains in custody and DaSilva has been released from custody with court-ordered conditions.
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