A repeat offender is back in custody just two hours after being released from jail.
Two Vancouver police officers saw the man walking near Main and Hastings Street while patrolling in East Vancouver around 3 p.m. on Sunday (Oct. 16).
The officers were familiar with Mohammed Majidpour, 35, because they arrested him the day prior. He was previously wanted Canada-wide for his alleged attack on a woman.
The attack involved hitting a 19-year-old student over the back of the head with a pole and using a racial slur before fleeing the area.
The officers followed him into the downtown core where they saw him commit a new crime. Majidpour allegedly entered a retail store and stole $330 worth of leggings. He was then arrested after being out of custody for two hours and 18 minutes.
Majidpour has been charged with theft under $5,000 and remains in custody. His next court appearance is Oct. 27.
