HOCKEY RIOT 2011

The response from the public wanting to help the police identify the individuals involved in criminal activity that occurred after Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on the night of June 15, 2011 has been tremendous.

We are grateful for everyone’s help and have included instructions below for anyone wanting to share videos or pictures with our investigators.

We ask that you please be patient. We will be in contact with you in due course.

Photos and Video

We ask that you make copies of your digital pictures or videos and burn them to a CD or DVD. It is important that you keep the memory card that contains these pictures or videos, in case we need to examine them further. If these pictures or videos are stored on your cell phone itself, please do not delete them.

Once you have done this, please advise us at or send them to riot@vpd.ca.

Tipline

Tips can be left on our tip-line at 604-717-9999 or with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Want to Turn Yourself In?

Anyone wanting to turn themselves in should call 604-349-9947 to make the necessary arrangements.

Danger of Vigilante Justice

In the ensuing high state of emotions following the recent hockey riot, there is a growing danger that the tools of social media will be used to mete out vigilante justice.

The Vancouver Police Department and its integrated investigation team are asking the public to resist the temptation to take justice into their own hands. We ask for your patience and continued shows of responsible good citizenry as the investigation unfolds.