Bus Strike Blamed For Increase In Crime

A bus strike in West Vancouver, Canada, is being blamed for an increase in crime; crooks use public transit for transportation to and from crime scenes.

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May 26, 2001, 11:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The Lower Mainland transit strike has caused a mini crime wave in West Vancouver, with crooks and intravenous drug users hopping Blue Buses -- the only public transit still on the road -- to commit break-and-enters in the region's wealthiest municipality, police say."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Why crime is rising in West Vancouver

Friday, May 25, 2001 in The Vancouver Sun

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