Vancouver: Alberta Man, 38, Arrested Within 10 Minutes of Call About Alleged West End Bank Robbery
Vancouver police say they arrested a 38-year-old Alberta man within 10 minutes of the first call about an alleged bank robbery on Robson Street near Bute Street.
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Vancouver police arrested a 38-year-old man from Alberta on the afternoon of October 30, minutes after an alleged bank robbery in the West End, the Vancouver Police Department said.
What happened
Officers were called at about 3:30 p.m. to a bank robbery in progress on Robson Street near Bute Street, police said.
According to police, the suspect walked into the bank, demanded cash from a teller and then ran off on foot.
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No one was hurt, police said.
Quick arrest
Police said officers found the man and took him into custody within 10 minutes of the first call.
The man was taken to jail and is facing robbery charges, according to the VPD. Police did not identify him in their release. The allegations have not been proven in court.
- When: October 30, about 3:30 p.m.
- Where: Robson Street near Bute Street, West End
- Arrested: A 38-year-old Alberta man
- Injuries: None reported
Crime in Vancouver
Vancouver's Crime Severity Index was 83.51 in 2025, up 1.48% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 80.67, according to Statistics Canada.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Vancouver Police Department
