Police Investigating Third ‘Virtual Kidnapping’ in Canada this Year

Sergeant Jason Robillard of the Vancouver Police Department speaks to the press on June 13 about the third case of virtual kidnapping in Canada this year. VPD

Vancouver police are investigating the third case of “virtual kidnapping” this year and are raising awareness about the crime to the public.

Virtual kidnapping is when someone is made to look like they are kidnapped when they are not, for objectives such as extorting money.