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By The Canadian Press

Two arrested in Richmond, B.C., after crashing through mall gates with vehicle

Sep 3, 2026 | 9:13 AM

RICHMOND — Two men have been arrested and charged after allegedly using a stolen vehicle to crash through the metal gates of an outlet mall and into a storefront.

RCMP in Richmond, B.C., say police were called to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet at Vancouver airport early on Aug. 15.

Callers reported a vehicle crashing through the mall’s gates and into a store, before suspects entered and made off with merchandise.

Officers spotted the suspected vehicle and used a deployed a tire deflation device to stop it.

RCMP say it crashed into two police vehicles before coming to a stop near No. 3 Road and Capstan Way, where the two men tried to flee on foot but were arrested.

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Merchandise inside the vehicle has been returned, and the men are being held in custody and facing charges of break and enter, mischief, dangerous operation of a vehicle, assault and obstruction of a peace officer.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 3, 2026.

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