Man arrested, charged after mother pushing stroller robbed at knifepoint in Vancouver
Posted April 8, 2026 12:10 pm.
Last Updated April 8, 2026 3:20 pm.
A man is facing charges after a woman claims she was threatened with a knife while walking with her child in Vancouver Tuesday.
The Vancouver Police Department says the victim was on West Broadway near Blenheim Street, pushing her baby in a stroller around 10:30 a.m., when she alleges a stranger grabbed her phone.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!“When she held on to the phone, the man allegedly threatened her with a knife and attempted to push the stroller over. The mother was able to stop the stroller from falling, but the suspect got away with her phone,” said a police statement Wednesday.
The VPD says witnesses heard the woman yell for help. Some reportedly chased the suspect long enough to provide officers with a description of him.
“Within minutes, patrol officers located and arrested a suspect.”
Police add that the suspect is a repeat offender.
The 37-year-old man has since been charged with robbery and uttering threats.
Records show he is being held in custody until he is due back in court at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
