Two suspects arrested, charged with kidnapping senior in Vancouver Vancouver police have charged two men with kidnapping after a home invasion in East Vancouver. The incident occurred during a 911 call received around 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, prompting a swift response from officers. A 62-year-old man was allegedly taken from his residence and forced into a vehicle by the suspects. Approximately 30 minutes later, the suspect vehicle was spotted near Slocan Street and East Broadway, leading to a high-speed chase. Police eventually cornered the suspects near 14th Avenue and Woodland Drive, where they fled the vehicle in separate directions. With assistance from canine units, gang crime teams, and other patrol units, officers successfully apprehended both suspects. The victim was transported to a hospital with injuries but was later released, according to police. Authorities have not confirmed the relationship between the suspects and the victim, stating it is not believed they knew each other. The incident is also not considered gang-related. The British Columbia Prosecution Service has formally charged two men, aged 24 and 26, with one count each of kidnapping. Police emphasized the severity of the crime, noting the alarming nature of a home invasion in a residential neighborhood. Both suspects remain in custody and are scheduled to appear in court on Monday. The case highlights the ongoing risks of violent crimes in urban areas and the challenges law enforcement faces in such situations.#vancouver_police #british_columbia_prosecution_service #slocan_street #east_vancouver #woodland_drive
