Two men arrested for assault and threats against officer in Burnaby: RCMP

Police say two men have been arrested after a shoplifter reportedly assaulted a loss prevention officer (LPO) before threatening to kill him.

According to the Burnaby RCMP, officers were called out just before 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, to a business in Market Crossing at Byrne Road and Marine Way.

Police say when they arrived the suspect had already fled the scene. A 54-year-old man believed to be connected to the original suspect was arrested. He was found to be breaching several conditions for a prior incident.

The LPO was treated by emergency health services (EHS) for minor injuries.

Mounties searched the area and questioned witnesses at the scene.

Later, the original suspect — a 35-year-old man was found at another location, according to police.

RCMP says both suspects were released from the scene with court dates and numerous conditions.

The investigation is ongoing.