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title: "Two women charged after security guards attacked in downtown Vancouver shoplifting incidents"
description: "Vancouver police charged two women with robbery after separate thefts at stores near Granville and Robson streets on Thursday afternoon escalated into attacks on security guards."
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last_updated: "2026-11-14T20:56:02.210Z"
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Two women are facing charges after shoplifting incidents at stores near Granville and Robson streets in downtown Vancouver turned violent on Thursday afternoon, the Vancouver Police Department reported on November 13.

The first incident began at 3:20 p.m. at a clothing store when a 60-year-old woman allegedly stole apparel. When a security guard tried to stop her, she bit him on the hand, according to Vancouver Police. Charges are pending.

At 4:20 p.m., a 43-year-old woman allegedly stole a speaker from an electronics store in the same area. When staff tried to stop her, she slashed a guard's arm with a weapon and threatened to kill him before leaving the store. Officers located a person matching her description near Mainland and Nelson streets 20 minutes later and made an arrest. She now faces four charges: theft, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, and assault causing bodily harm. She was held in custody at the time of the police report.

## What police say

Constable Megan Lui said: "Violence and threats against people preventing crime are unacceptable, and the Vancouver Police Department remains committed to holding offenders accountable."

The two incidents happened within one hour and two blocks of each other, both in the Granville and Robson area of the downtown core. In both cases the person accused attacked the security guard after the guard tried to stop a theft. The 43-year-old used a weapon and also threatened the guard's life, which is reflected in the four charges she faces.

The 60-year-old faces pending charges. The VPD report does not name either woman, as is standard before charges are formally laid.

## What retail workers in downtown Vancouver can do

Anyone who witnesses violence against a security guard or other worker in downtown Vancouver can report it to Vancouver Police. For non-emergency reports, the number is 604-717-3321. For an incident in progress, call 911.

Retail workers who have information about either incident or who have witnessed similar attacks in the Granville and Robson area can contact Vancouver Police directly.

The VPD news release is at [vpd.ca](https://vpd.ca/news/2026/11/13/arrests-in-two-violent-shoplifting-incidents).

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