A South Asian suspect has been charged in the April 2023 robbery that occurred in Yaletown area of downtown Vancouver. Vancouver Police investigation has led to 19 criminal charges against the suspect in a violent robbery at a Yaletown nightclub last year. Nasir Hussain Syed has been charged with number of offences including Four counts of robbery and two counts of possession of a firearm without a license.

By PD Raj – Senior Reporter DESIBUZZCanada

VANCOUVER – A South Asian suspect has been charged in the April 2023 robbery that occurred in Yaletown area of downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver Police investigation has led to 19 criminal charges against the suspect in a violent robbery at a Yaletown nightclub last year.

VPD launched the investigation on April 9, 2023, after two suspects entered the club after closing time, threatened staff with a gun and knife, and stole $25,000 in cash. Six victims had their hands zap-strapped and were forcibly confined. One victim was seriously assaulted and suffered a life-altering injury.

Nasir Hussain Syed, 27, has been charged with the following:

*Six counts of unlawful confinement

*Four counts of robbery

*Two counts of possession of a firearm without a license

*One count of disguising face with intent

*One count of aggravated assault

*One count of use of imitation firearm

*One count of possession of a non-firearm knowing it is unauthorized

*One count of occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm is present

*One count of possession of a restricted firearm

*One count of possession of a firearm with an altered serial number

Syed has been released from custody until his next court appearance. The investigation into the additional suspects remains ongoing.