VPD seek to identify 2 women who smashed the front window of a downtown retailer
Darpan News Desk Vancouver Police, 08 Dec, 2022 02:14 PM
Vancouver – Vancouver Police today released photos of two women who smashed the front window of a downtown retailer early Tuesday morning, and ask anyone who recognizes the women to call police.
The suspects were captured on store surveillance cameras loitering at the entrance of City Lux Boutique, near Howe and Nelson streets on December 6 just after 4:30 a.m. One of the suspects used an object to shatter the glass on the window next to the front door. Both women then fled the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call VPD investigators at 604-717-4034.
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