Thieves allegedly use smoke bomb to steal perfume

Three suspects are alleged to have used an unusual method to steal perfume from a drugstore in Vancouver Friday.

The VPD says the suspects entered the Shoppers Drug Mart near 16th and Cambie Street around 6:30 p.m. Friday.

“Three suspects, all believed to be men, entered the store, deployed a smoke bomb, and stole approximately $4,500 in perfume,” Sgt. Steve Addison told 1130 NewsRadio.

“An employee was assaulted while attempting to intervene.”

Police are investigating to determine if the theft may be connected to other robberies of retail stores in Vancouver and nearby communities.

The suspects have not been identified and no arrests have been made.