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Vancouver Police Nab Woman After Alleged Baby Hair Grab
7 Oct
Summary
- A woman allegedly grabbed a baby by the hair and demanded money.
- The suspect also allegedly punched a man and attempted to steal alcohol.
- No injuries were reported during the series of incidents.
In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, a woman was arrested on Monday following a disturbing series of alleged incidents. The events began around 4:40 p.m. when a mother was walking her baby in a stroller on East Hastings Street.
According to police, a woman approached and grabbed the baby by the hair while demanding money from the mother. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. CCTV footage captured a suspect matching the description punching a man shortly after the alleged assault on the baby.
Further complicating the situation, police received a report of a woman attempting to steal alcohol from a nearby liquor store about ten minutes later. Responding officers arrested the suspect, who was then transported to jail and subsequently to the hospital for a pre-existing medical condition. Police are requesting assault charges and a warrant for her arrest upon release from the hospital, as investigations continue into all incidents.
