Vancouver woman arrested after grabbing baby by hair in alleged East Hastings assault
Police sought assault charges after the woman demanded money, punched a man in the face, and attempted to steal from a liquor store within minutes.
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A woman arrested Tuesday allegedly demanded money from a mother walking with her one-year-old baby in a stroller along East Hastings Street near Princess Avenue, then grabbed the child by the hair during the altercation. No one was physically injured.
The incident occurred at about 4:40 p.m. CCTV cameras captured the woman approaching an unidentified man nearby and punching him in the face before leaving. About ten minutes later, police received a report of a woman matching the suspect's description attempting to steal alcohol from a liquor store in the area. Officers attended and made the arrest.
The woman was taken to jail and then to hospital for a pre-existing medical condition. Vancouver Police are requesting assault charges and a warrant upon her release from hospital. The file remains under investigation.
The facts
When was the woman arrested?
The woman was arrested on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
What happened during the alleged assault on East Hastings?
The woman demanded money from a mother with a one-year-old baby in a stroller, then grabbed the child by the hair during the altercation. No one was physically injured.
What other incidents occurred in the minutes following the assault?
About ten minutes after the assault, the woman punched an unidentified man in the face, and approximately ten minutes later she attempted to steal alcohol from a liquor store in the area.
What charges is Vancouver Police requesting?
Vancouver Police are requesting assault charges and a warrant upon the woman's release from hospital.
