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VicPD arrest knife-wielding man at Bay Centre after deploying police dog

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VicPD are crediting the presence of a police dog for the peaceful surrender Tuesday night of a knife-wielding suspect.

The incident began at the Bay Centre in Victoria when police were called shortly after 10 p.m. on June 15th for a report of a man with a knife.

According to the report, the man had threatened security officers at the mall in the 1100-block of Douglas Street.

Officers had confronted the man after he jumped on several patio tables outside. He brandished a knife, threatened the officers, then fled on foot.

VicPD was able to locate the suspect in the 1400-block of Douglas Street. He was still in possession of a knife and was non-compliant.

Police say the presence of a service dog, Hitch, compelled the man to surrender. He was arrested without further incident.

The man was taken into custody and later released with a court date and conditions. He faces charges of assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call VicPD at (250) 995-7654.

Those who wish to report information anonymously can do so through Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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