Vancouver police seek witnesses to stabbing and robbery on Granville Street
A man was stabbed in the arm and robbed of his bag Tuesday night near Granville and Nelson. Police are asking for dashcam and CCTV footage.
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Vancouver police are seeking witnesses to a stabbing and robbery that occurred at Granville Street and Nelson Street downtown on September 23, at approximately 10:45 p.m.
A man was stabbed in the arm and had his bag stolen. His injuries were non-life-threatening and he was treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to hospital.
Police are searching for two Indigenous male youth suspects. The first is described as slim build, wearing a green jacket and black pants, and carrying a black side bag. The second is described as medium build, wearing a black hoodie and black pants. Both were seen fleeing southbound on Granville Street.
Vancouver Police are asking for witness accounts, dashcam footage and CCTV video from the area. Anyone with information is asked to call 604-717-3321.
As of reporting, no arrest had been made.
The facts
What happened to the victim?
A man was stabbed in the arm and robbed of his bag at Granville Street and Nelson Street on September 23, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m. His injuries were non-life-threatening and he was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital.
How can witnesses help Vancouver police?
Vancouver Police are asking for witness accounts, dashcam footage, and CCTV video from the area. Anyone with information can call 604-717-3321.
What do the suspects look like?
Police are searching for two Indigenous male youth. The first is slim build, wearing a green jacket and black pants, and carrying a black side bag. The second is medium build, wearing a black hoodie and black pants. Both were seen fleeing southbound on Granville Street.
