News Releases
News Release Archive
Browse the archives below to read the Transit Police News Releases.
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+ 2023 News Releases
- July 27, 2023 Arrests made following unprovoked attack near Surrey SkyTrain station
- July 20, 2023 North Van RCMP, West Van Police and Transit Police join forces for shoplifter blitz
- July 13, 2023 Metro Vancouver Transit Police select new Chief Officer
- July 11, 2023 Charges laid in crash that killed two high school students
- June 29, 2023 Transit Police seek public’s assistance in identifying assault suspect
- June 19, 2023 Cyberattack on third-party software impacts Transit Police
- May 11, 2023 Transit Police seize drugs, guns, counterfeit cash, and vehicle following months-long investigation
- April 24, 2023 Transit Police Arrest Suspect in SkyTrain Stabbing
- April 19, 2023 *Updated* Transit Police seek help identifying suspect in SkyTrain stabbing
- April 12, 2023 Man in custody after attacking Transit Police officer with knife
- January 16, 2023 Newest Transit Police dog to focus on employee mental wellness
+ 2022 News Releases
- December 8, 2022 Transit Police Community Safety Officer Program to launch in 2023
- November 29, 2022 The Independent Investigations Office has been notified after Transit Police involved in a shooting
- September 28, 2022 Stolen dog returned to owner thanks to Transit Police and transit staff
- August 23, 2022 Transit Police make quick arrest after four people assaulted on SkyTrain
- August 15, 2022 Update: Suspect charged in stranger assault
- July 27, 2022 Transit Police investigating a serious vehicle collision resulting in two fatalities
- July 21, 2022 Woman attacked in unprovoked stranger assault on a bus
- June 30, 2022 Transit Police K9s named after two late police officers
- June 9, 2022 Two Suspects Arrested After Shocking Video of SkyTrain Graffiti Posted to Social Media
- May 26, 2022 Man arrested after sexually assaulting four women at a busy Vancouver SkyTrain Station
- May 17, 2022 Man arrested after an unprovoked assault at a New Westminster SkyTrain Station
- May 5, 2022 Teenager assaulted in an unprovoked attack on a bus
- April 1, 2022 Public Advisory: card skimmers found in three TransLink Compass Vending Machines
- March 31, 2022 Transit Police arrest suspects following a brazen machete attack
- March 14, 2022 Transit Police investigate after bus operator bear sprayed in Vancouver
- March 3, 2022 Suspect arrested with loaded firearm in Surrey
- February 14, 2022 Suspect Arrested in a Series of Stranger Assaults on Transit
- February 3, 2022 Police investigate after 26 transit buses damaged
- January 19, 2022 Metro Vancouver Transit Police Welcomes New Media Relations Officer
- January 14, 2022 Suspect Charged After Senior Stabbed On SkyTrain
+ 2021 News Releases
- December 6, 2021 Man in Hospital Following Stabbing on SkyTrain
- December 2, 2021 Suspect Arrested in 29th Avenue SkyTrain Station Attack
- December 1, 2021 *Updated* Public’s Help Sought in Identifying Sexual Assault Suspect
- November 2, 2021 Suspects Arrested in Attack Over SkyTrain Mask Dispute
- September 21, 2021 Woman is Attacked Over SkyTrain Mask Dispute
- September 17, 2021 One Man in Hospital After Stabbing at Burnaby SkyTrain Station
- September 9, 2021 *Updated* Public’s Help Sought in Identifying SkyTrain Sexual Offender
- July 29, 2021 Suspect in Violent Assault of SkyTrain Attendant Arrested
- June 15, 2021 Man Charged for Possessing a Shotgun on SkyTrain
- May 19, 2021 Man with Alleged Gang Affiliation Arrested and Charged
- May 5, 2021 Man Arrested and Charged in Series of Violent Assaults
- April 1, 2021 One Man Arrested and Charged in SkyTrain Robbery
- January 28, 2021 Suspect in Violent Assault of SkyTrain Custodian Arrested
+ 2020 News Releases
- November 5, 2020 Public’s Help Sought in Locating Suspect with Canada Wide Warrant
- September 29, 2020 Metro Vancouver Transit Police to Unveil Indigenous Artwork on Police Vehicle
- September 10, 2020 Man Arrested Following Indecent Act In Front of Two Teenage Girls
- July 31, 2020 Metro Vancouver Transit Police Launch Latest Anti-Sex Offence Campaign
- July 21, 2020 Vancouver Man Arrested Following Stabbing
- July 14, 2020 Suspect Identified in Apparent Hate Crime
- June 1, 2020 Public’s Help Sought in Identifying Suspect in Hate Crime
- May 13, 2020 Suspect Identified in Violent Attack on Bus Thanks to Public’s Help
- May 12, 2020 Public’s Help Sought in Identifying Violent Assault Suspect
- April 30, 2020 Suspect charged in Violent SkyTrain Attack Thanks to Public’s Help
- April 29, 2020 Updated: Transit Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Violent Attack on SkyTrain
- March 12, 2020 Public’s help sought in identifying a suspect wearing a pink shirt in an Anti-Bullying Day robbery
- March 6, 2020 Suspect Arrested in Gas Station Theft after Being Released From Custody 3 Hours Earlier
- January 23, 2020 Public’s help sought in identifying violent fare gate assault suspect
+ 2019 News Releases
- December 19, 2019 Public’s help sought in identifying violent bus robbery suspect
- December 11, 2019 Prolific Offender Arrested on 11 Outstanding Warrants After Following Through Fare Gates
- December 10, 2019 Suspect Arrested Following a SkyTrain Sexual Assault
- December 5, 2019 Violent Robbery Suspect Arrested
- October 31, 2019 Suspect Identified in Bus Operator Assault
- October 24, 2019 Stay Safe on Transit this Halloween
- October 2, 2019 Suspect Arrested in Theft from Man with Disabilities Thanks to Public Appeal
- October 1, 2019 Suspect Identified in Violent Robberies Thanks to Public Appeal
- September 25, 2019 Public’s help sought in identifying suspect in theft from man with disabilities
- September 12, 2019 Public’s Help Sought in Identifying Violent Robbery Suspect
- August 30, 2019 Important Tips for a Safe Ride Heading Back to School and Work after the Labour Day Weekend
- July 26, 2019 Important Information for a Safe Ride during the Honda Celebration of Light 2019
- July 16, 2019 Metro Vancouver Transit Police Partner with Barwatch Vancouver
- June 26, 2019 Suspect Arrested in Exposure Incident
- June 24, 2019 Transit Police Seek Help in Identifying SkyTrain Exposer
- May 9, 2019 Update Cst. Joshua Harms 3
- February 14, 2019 Suspect Identified in Groping of 7 Year-Old Girl Thanks to Public Appeal
- February 13, 2019 Metro Vancouver Transit Police Select New Chief Officer
- February 13, 2019 Transit Police Seek Help in Identifying Suspect in Groping of 7-Year-Old Girl
- February 4, 2019 Update Cst. Joshua Harms 2
- January 31, 2019 Update on Cst. Joshua Harms
- January 16, 2019 Suspect Arrested After Shooting Dog with a BB Gun
+ 2018 News Releases
- November 7, 2018 *Updated* Transit Police Seek Help in Identifying the Suspect in a Hate Crime on SkyTrain
- October 30, 2018 Stay Safe on Transit this Halloween
- October 11, 2018 Alert Officers Identify and Arrest a Suspect for Uttering Threats
- August 31, 2018 Important Tips for a Safe Ride Heading Back to School and Work after the Labour Day Weekend
- August 27, 2018 Transit Police Asking for Public’s Help in Identifying Credit Card Skimmer Suspect
- August 2, 2018 Suspects Arrested by Metro Vancouver Transit Police in String of Distraction Thefts
- July 11, 2018 Public Advisory Regarding Skimmers Located at Three Compass Vending Machines
- July 6, 2018 Metro Vancouver Transit Police Launch Next Phase of Anti-Sex Offence Campaign
- June 29, 2018 Important Information for a Safe Ride during Canada Day Celebrations and for the Canada Day Weekend
- June 28, 2018 Two Metro Vancouver Transit Police Officers Injured During Arrest of a Violent Suspect
- June 8, 2018 Transit Police Deputy Chief Invested as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
- May 18, 2018 Assault Suspect Identified Thanks to Public Appeal
- April 4, 2018 Public Appeal Leads to Identification of Two Suspects and Multiple Charges
- March 25, 2018 Transit Police Asking for the Public’s Help in Identifying Violent Assault Suspects
- March 22, 2018 Prolific Property Crime Offender Arrested on Canada Wide Warrant
- March 2, 2018 Transit Police Prepare to Freeze Their Badges Off in Polar Plunge
- March 2, 2018 Transit Police Pleased Man Arrested on Canada Wide Warrant for Parole Revocation Continues Remand in Custody
- March 1, 2018 Metro Vancouver Transit Police Reduce Crime Through Warrant Arrests
- February 22, 2018 Trolley Wire Thefts Create Danger to Public
- February 9, 2018 Multiple Incidents Involving Replica Firearms Put Public and Officers at Risk
- January 27, 2018 Suspect in Custody Following Sexual Assault
- January 19, 2018 Man Arrested on 8 Outstanding Warrants after Piggybacking Through Fare Gates
- January 18, 2018 Suspect in Threatening of SkyTrain Attendant with Used Syringe Arrested on Warrant
- January 10, 2018 Public’s Help Sought in Identifying Suspect for Uttering Threats and Assault with a Weapon
+ 2017 News Releases
- December 21, 2017 Suspect Arrested for Harassment and Attempted Sexual Assault
- December 6, 2017 Suspect Arrested by Transit Police in Unprovoked Hate Crime
- December 6, 2017 Suspect Arrested by Transit Police on Two Canada-Wide Warrants
- November 9, 2017 Juvenile Offender Remanded in Custody after Charges in Bear Spray Assault
- November 8, 2017 Court Sends Strong Message Regarding Bus Operator Assaults
- October 31, 2017 Stay Safe on Transit this Halloween
- October 19, 2017 Suspect in Alleged Unprovoked Assault Remanded in Custody
- September 1, 2017 Important Tips for a Safe Ride Heading Back to School and Work after the Labour Day Weekend
- August 23, 2017 Social Media Posting Sparks Investigation
- August 11, 2017 Suspects in Two Separate Incidents where Transit Police Officers were Injured Continue Remand in Custody
- July 28, 2017 Important Information for a Safe Ride during the Honda Celebration of Light 2017
- June 29, 2017 Important Information for a Safe Ride during Canada Day Celebrations and for the Canada Day Weekend
- June 28, 2017 Compassion and Ingenuity by Transit Police Officer Provide Alternative Solution to Criminal Charges
- June 20, 2017 Suspect Arrested, Charged and Remanded in Custody after Allegedly Threatening a Woman and her Baby on a Bus
- June 10, 2017 Transit Police – Vancouver Police Partnership Successful in Arrest of Sex Assault Suspect
- June 7, 2017 Designated Long Term Offender Arrested on Canada Wide Warrant for Breach of Long Term Supervision Order
- May 31, 2017 Three Suspects Arrested for Separate Sexual Offences on Transit System
- March 23, 2017 Transit Police Reviews Recommendations from Inquest into the Death of Naverone Woods
- March 2, 2017 Busy Weekend Includes First Use of Naloxone Kit Issued to Transit Police
- February 27, 2017 Suspect Arrested by Transit Police on Warrant for 2016 Sexual Assault on Canada Line
- January 31, 2017 Surrey Man Charged with Multiple Counts after Assaulting Police Officers
- January 30, 2017 Transit Police Issue Warning after Woman Followed Repeatedly by Man
- January 27, 2017 Suspected Dial-a-Dope Drug Dealer Charged Following Arrest at Lougheed Mall
- January 20, 2017 Suspect in Alleged Sexual Assault of Bus Operator Remanded in Custody
+ 2016 News Releases
- December 15, 2016 Notification of Release of High-Risk Offender
- December 12, 2016 Poorly Thought Out Birthday Celebration Leads to Tickets and Fines
- December 8, 2016 Spirit of Christmas Alive and Well in Vancouver
- November 1, 2016 Keeping Our System Safe – Suspects in Three Weapons Offences Remanded in Custody
- October 31, 2016 Stay Safe on Transit this Halloween
- September 24, 2016 Forerunner of Modern Transit Police Officers Added to Honour Roll 101 Years after Being Killed in the Line of Duty
- September 6, 2016 Top 10 Safety Tips for a Safe Ride after the Labour Day weekend
- August 29, 2016 Suspect Arrested and Charged Following Assault at SkyTrain Station
- August 4, 2016 Transit Police Chief Commends Injured Officer and Partner on Restraint in Difficult Situation
- July 27, 2016 Theft of Child’s iPad Results in Arrest
- July 21, 2016 Rewarding 24 Hours for Missing Person Files
- July 18, 2016 Man with a Gun Call Results in Arrest
- June 15, 2016 Follow-up to Incident June 9th on SkyTrain and at Lougheed Station
- June 14, 2016 Good Samaritan Assaulted after Intervening in Sexual Harassment
- June 9, 2016 Keeping the Class of 2016 Safe
- June 2, 2016 Sexual Assault on SkyTrain Ends in Arrest with Victim’s Help
- May 30, 2016 Suspects Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Two Separate Incidents
- May 10, 2016 Sexual Assault Suspect Remanded in Custody, Released with Specific Conditions
- May 10, 2016 New Westminster Man Remanded in Custody after Assaulting Operator of Moving Bus
- May 10, 2016 Arrests Made in Two Sexual Assaults
- May 9, 2016 Unprovoked Attack on SkyTrain Results in Jail Time
- May 3, 2016 Arrests Made in Two Sexual Assaults
- April 23, 2016 Charges Laid in Assault of Bus Operator
- April 21, 2016 Thinking of Jumping the Fare Gates? Don’t. Especially when there is a Warrant Out for your Arrest!
- April 19, 2016 Surrey Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on the SkyTrain
- April 18, 2016 Man Checked for Suspicious Behaviour Leads to Arrest on Seven Outstanding Warrants
- April 16, 2016 Transit Policing During Vancouver Sun Run and 420 Pot Protest
- April 7, 2016 CBC Story Inaccurate
- March 26, 2016 Public’s Help Sought in Identifying Suspect of Indecent Act
- March 22, 2016 Transit Police Take Extra Precautions
- February 26, 2016 Public Appeal Leads to Arrest of Woman
- February 26, 2016 Puppy Naming Contest Has a Winner
- February 19, 2016 Woman Arrested by Transit Police After Violent Attacks SkyTrain Passengers
- February 5, 2016 Transit Police Puppy Naming Contest
- January 20, 2016 Transit Police Select New Chief Officer
+ 2015 News Releases
- December 11, 2015 Warning of Scam Artist Operating Around SkyTrain Stations
- November 30, 2015 Do you know these women?
- November 25, 2015 Prolific Sex Offender Convicted and Sentenced on Two Counts of Sexual Assault
- November 23, 2015 Transit Police Constable Receives Meritorious Service Award from Lieutenant Governor
- November 6, 2015 Surrey Man Pleads Guilty to 12 Charges Relating to SkyTrain Station B & E’s
- November 6, 2015 Transit Police Ask for Publics Help in Identifying Sexual Assault Suspect
- October 30, 2015 Stay Safe on Transit this Halloween
- September 10, 2015 Transit Police Participate in RAILSAFE Partnership
- September 7, 2015 Transit Police’s Top 10 Safety Tips for a Safe Ride After the Labour Day Weekend
- September 2, 2015 Transit Police Hoping to Locate Owner of Abandoned Urn
- July 29, 2015 Surrey RCMP and Transit Police Joint Operation Proving to be Beneficial
- July 26, 2015 Transit Police Celebration of Light Recap: July 25th – Night One
- June 5, 2015 Young Woman Traumatized by Man With a Knife on SkyTrain
- June 4, 2015 Repeat Sex Offender Remanded in Custody
- April 27, 2015 Vancouver Man Arrested and Charged for Two Sexual Assaults
- April 13, 2015 Partnership Raises Awareness about Harassment and Offers Tips for Bystanders
- March 26, 2015 Two Men Arrested in Separate Sexual Assault Incidents
- March 22, 2015 Transit Police Asking for Help in Identifying Deceased Man
- March 13, 2015 Concurrent Investigations by New Westminster Police and Transit Police Lead to a Dozen Charges
- March 10, 2015 Tourist Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault on Canada Line
- March 6, 2015 Transit Police Ask Victim of Sexual Assault to Come Forward
- February 26, 2015 High Risk Offender Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault
- February 20, 2015 Meeting Today Between Transit Police and Transportation Not Deportation
- February 19, 2015 Woman Charged in Unprovoked Attack on Older Woman on Bus Fails to Appear in Court Yesterday
- February 18, 2015 Alberta man arrested on 13 warrants, returned to Alberta to face serious charges
- February 17, 2015 High Risk Sex Offender Arrested By Transit Police For Breaching Release Conditions
- February 10, 2015 Warrant Arrest for Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Surrey House of Horrors
- February 4, 2015 Young Offender Arrested For Carrying and Displaying a Replica Handgun on Bus
- February 3, 2015 Transit Police Officer Charged After Lengthy Investigation
- January 28, 2015 Morning Delay on Canada Line Caused by Mental Health Crisis