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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Man arrested after stabbing at North Vancouver construction site, RCMP say
Police have arrested a suspect following a reported stabbing at a construction site in North Vancouver on Thursday. The incident happened shortly before noon at a worksite near West 1st Street and Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver RCMP said in a news release. Responding officers managed to locate and arrest a suspect 'a short distance' from the scene, the RCMP said. The victim was taken to hospital with injuries that authorities described as minor. 'This was a frightening and unsettling incident for the workers,' said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, in a statement. The motive for the stabbing is unclear, but authorities said the suspect and victim know each other. Officers from the West Vancouver Police Department were in the area and helped in the response, Sahak said. The RCMP asked anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn't spoken with police to contact the North Vancouver detachment at 604-985-1311 and quote file number 25-11369.
CBC
29-05-2025
- General
- CBC
North Vancouver RCMP warn of scam targeting seniors
North Vancouver RCMP have noticed a recent spike in fraud targeting seniors. On May 15, 2025, police say an older woman was contacted by someone impersonating a financial institution fraud investigator. The woman was told that fraudulent purchases had been made on her account and that the chips on her cards had to be checked. She then handed them over to someone who visited her residence and claimed to be from her bank. She reported the incident to the police and her financial institution once she realized there were $23,000 in fraudulent charges on her account. "We continue to repeat our warnings, but we don't mind being a broken record. We need would-be targets to know how to recognize these scams," said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak of the North Vancouver RCMP in a news release. "We also need friends, family, neighbours, anyone who interacts with the elderly or those who are new to Canada to tell them about these scams, how to recognize them, and what to do if they are contacted by a scammer." The release says eight similar frauds have been reported in North Vancouver. Investigators have determined that the suspects may be travelling throughout the Lower Mainland, but the investigation is still active and ongoing. Tips to avoid scams Sahak said to remember that anyone can be a target and that fraudsters can be extremely convincing. Some tips provided by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to avoid being victimized: Don't be afraid to say no. Do your research to verify organizations are legitimate. Don't give out personal information such as your name, your address, your birthdate, your Social Insurance Number (SIN) or your credit card or banking information. Beware of upfront fees. Protect your computer. Be careful who you share images with. Protect your online accounts with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication. Recognize spoofing, which is used to mislead victims and convince them they are communicating with legitimate people, companies and organizations.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
B.C. senior loses $23K in bank card scam
An elderly woman in North Vancouver who fell victim to a bank card scam saw $23,000 in fraudulent charges racked up on her accounts earlier this month, according to authorities. The woman received a call from someone posing as an employee of a financial institution on May 15, the North Vancouver RCMP said in a news release. 'The caller advised the elderly woman that fraudulent purchases had been noted on her chequing account and her card chips must be checked,' the statement from Mounties said. 'Shortly after, a male who claimed to be from her bank attended her residence to collect her bank cards. Unbeknownst to the elderly woman, she just handed her bank cards to a fraudster.' The same scam has been reported in other jurisdictions on the Lower Mainland, prompting warnings from police in Abbotsford and Richmond. Thursday's warning from the North Vancouver RCMP said investigators believe the suspects may be travelling through the region and could be responsible for eight reported cases. 'We continue to repeat our warnings, but we don't mind being a broken record. We need would-be targets to know how to recognize these scams,' said North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mansoor Sahak. 'We also need friends, family, neighbours, anyone who interacts with the elderly or those who are new to Canada to tell them about these scams, how to recognize them, and what to do if they are contacted by a scammer.' More information on scams and how to guard against them is available online.
