West End security guard stabbed after altercation with shoplifter

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By Charlie Carey

Posted July 18, 2021 9:24 pm.

Last Updated July 19, 2021 10:53 am.

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — A security guard has suffered serious injuries following a stabbing in the West End Sunday morning.

Vancouver Police Department say the incident happened at 10 a.m. at a Shoppers Drug Mart on Davie Street.

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VPD say the security guard was stabbed while trying to stop someone stealing from the store.

The guard suffered serious injuries while the suspect got away.

Police are continuing to gather evidence on the incident.

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