Two security guards were injured, in two separate, but violent shoplifting incidents prompting several charges, Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said.
The first happened around 3:20 p.m. at a clothing store near Granville and Robson streets. Staff told officers that a woman had stolen several pieces of clothing and left the store, the release reads. The security guard at the store attempted to stop the woman, but she became violent, biting the guard on the hand.
The 60-year-old woman, who has been identified, has had charges recommended against her.
The second incident happened about an hour later, near the first incident. Police say that a woman had stolen a speaker and attempted to leave the store. The posted security guard tried to arrest her and she allegedly cut the guard’s arm with a weapon and threatened to kill him before running away.
VPD released a description of the woman to their officers and about 20 minutes later a Special Municipal Constable saw a woman matching her description near Mainland and Nelson streets.
The 43-year-old woman was arrested and taken to jail. She remains in custody.
She has been charged with one count of theft, one count of uttering threats, one count of assault with a weapon and one count of assault causing bodily harm.
