Man arrested after 11-hour barricade incident at Granville Street hotel

Vancouver Police say a man has been taken into custody following an hours-long barricade situation at a hotel in the city’s downtown core that prompted a large emergency response and temporary safety concerns along Granville Street.

Police were called to the Regal Hotel shortly after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday following reports that a person was throwing objects from a third-floor window onto the sidewalk below. Officers say the situation escalated when the individual barricaded himself inside a hotel room after police arrived.

More than 50 Vancouver Police officers were deployed during the incident, including crisis negotiators and members of the department’s Emergency Response Team. Police focused on negotiation throughout the day, working to resolve the situation without injuries.

The standoff ended just after 10 p.m. when officers gained entry to the room and arrested the suspect. Police say the man, a 48-year-old, was wanted under the Mental Health Act at the time of his arrest.

The man was taken to hospital for assessment and treatment. No injuries were reported, and police say the investigation remains ongoing.