Ten people charged in Vancouver police's electronic device 'bait' sting

Ten people have been charged with theft as part of a Vancouver police project that saw officers leave “bait” electronics in downtown coffee shops and then wait for them to be stolen.
The project, which operated over eight days in September and October, was put in play after the VPD noticed an increase in the theft of such devices — smartphones and laptops — from downtown patios and coffee shops.
In response, a group of VPD officers strategically placed the bait devices in