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Vancouver Police arrest man for multiple bear-spray assaults
Jonathan Laberge-Labrecque, 42, has been arrested and charged following a series of incidents in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver involving the theft and misuse of bear spray.
According to police, the incidents began when Laberge-Labrecque allegedly stole a can of bear spray from a vehicle in the Kits Point area. Upon being confronted by the owner, he reportedly deployed the spray before fleeing. Approximately 10 minutes later, he allegedly approached a second victim at a work vehicle, sprayed them, and threw their cellphone.
In a third incident, the suspect reportedly pointed bear spray at a woman and demanded a ride or her vehicle. When the Vancouver Police Department arrived, Laberge-Labrecque allegedly refused to comply and sprayed officers with the substance before being taken into custody. He faces multiple charges, including theft under $5,000, robbery, and several counts of assault with a weapon.
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Jonathan Laberge-Labrecque · Kitsilano · Vancouver Police Department
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly stole a can of bear spray from a vehicle in the Kits Point neighbourhood of Vancouver. vancouver.citynews.ca · voiceonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jonathan Laberge-Labrecque, 42, faces charges including theft under $5,000, robbery, two counts of assault with a weapon, and three counts of assault with a weapon of a peace officer. vancouver.citynews.ca · voiceonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly sprayed bear spray at responding police officers before being taken into custody. vancouver.citynews.ca · voiceonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly used bear spray on a vehicle owner after being confronted about the theft. vancouver.citynews.ca · voiceonline.com