Vancouver Police say two women were arrested after separate shoplifting incidents led to injuries and multiple charges against both suspects.
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Vancouver Police say the first incident happened at about 3:20 p.m. at a clothing store near Granville and Robson streets, where staff reported a woman stole several pieces of clothing and left.
Police say a security guard tried to stop the woman, but she became violent and bit the guard on the hand; VPD identifies the 60-year-old as having charges recommended against her.
An hour later, police said a second incident occurred near the same area, where a woman allegedly stole a speaker and tried to leave the store.
VPD said the posted security guard attempted to arrest the suspect, but she allegedly cut the guard’s arm with a weapon and threatened to kill him before running away.
Police said they released a description of the woman to officers and, about 20 minutes later, a Special Municipal Constable saw a woman matching it near Mainland and Nelson streets.
VPD said the 43-year-old was arrested and taken to jail, and remains in custody.
Police said the 43-year-old has been charged with one count of theft, one count of uttering threats, one count of assault with a weapon and one count of assault causing bodily harm.
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