 Businesses throughout Vancouver are telling us they are still concerned with violent shoplifters and chronic thieves. Whenever people feel unsafe, we need to act decisively. Between September 11th and 26th, VPD officers made 258 arrests, recovered almost $57,000 of stolen merchandise and seized 26 weapons. This time, we've partnered with police departments across Metro Vancouver to target violent shoplifters that are hurting small businesses and their hard-working staff. Our message is clear. We will not tolerate any senseless acts of violence that put members of the public in danger.