A man has been arrested after two thefts in Hope on Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Image Credit: RCMP / File)

By Alyssa Conti

Hold-Up Alarm Triggered

56-year-old Chilliwack man arrested after assault, thefts in Hope

Apr 10, 2026 | 8:24 AM

HOPE — A man has been taken to custody after a disturbance in the area of a local Save-on-Foods in Hope Thursday afternoon (April 9).

At 1:28 p.m., Hope RCMP responded to a hold-up alarm at the business on 559 Old Hope Princeton Way.

The suspect reportedly went into the store and started yelling, screaming and throwing items.

He assaulted a staff member during the encounter and showed a knife when confronted, before taking some food items and running away from the store.