Local grocery store owner says he’s dealing with as many as eight incidents of theft per day

The owner of the IGA on the corner of Robson and Richards in Vancouver says crime is getting out of control. A recent video from taken inside the grocery store shows a violent confrontation between a man and a loss prevention officer. The video shows the man allegedly attempting to steal something from the cash register. When the loss prevention officer approaches, the man punches him in the face. 

Global News reporter Jordan Armstrong spoke with David Sullivan, the owner of the IGA on Robson Street in Vancouver who says that he is not surprised by the video because recently  his staff has reported catching 4-8 people PER DAY stealing merchandise.

The owner of the IGA on the corner of Robson and Richards in Vancouver says crime is getting out of control. A recent video from taken inside the grocery store shows a violent confrontation between a man and a loss prevention officer. The video shows the man allegedly attempting to steal something from the cash register. When the loss prevention officer approaches, the man punches him in the face. 

Global News reporter Jordan Armstrong spoke with David Sullivan, the owner of the IGA on Robson Street in Vancouver who says that he is not surprised by the video because recently  his staff has reported catching 4-8 people PER DAY stealing merchandise.