Vancouver – A dangerous offender who was on statutory release from prison has been charged with robbery in the Downtown Eastside, following an investigation by VPD’s Task Force Barrage.
Tyler Gordon Strathdee, 36, was subject of a public warning by Vancouver Police in December 2024, when he obtained statutory release and began residing a halfway house in Vancouver. At the time, Vancouver Police believed Strathdee posed a significant risk of harm to the community and was a high risk to commit further physical and sexual violence.
A Vancouver Police investigation has now led to a new criminal charge against Strathdee. On April 28, the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of robbery in connection with an incident that occurred in the Downtown Eastside on February 23.
Strathdee’s statutory release was suspended in February, and he is currently in custody.
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