A Vancouver repeat offender remains in custody, now facing an arson charge on top of robbery and assault charges.
Mohammed Majidpour, 35, is now accused of torching a car. Court documents filed Jan. 30 allege that, on Sept. 27, 2022, he cause damage by fire or explosion to a motor vehicle.
In October, two Vancouver police officers saw the man walking near Main and Hastings streets while patrolling in East Vancouver.
They were familiar with Majidpour because they had arrested him a day earlier. He was previously wanted Canada-wide for his alleged attack on a woman.
That attack involved hitting a 19-year-old student over the back of the head with a pole near Hastings and Cambie streets. The attacker uttered a racial slur before fleeing.
The officers followed him into the downtown core where Majidpour allegedly entered a retail store and stole $330 worth of leggings.
He was subsequently arrested after being out of custody for two hours and 18 minutes.
Majidpour was charged with theft under $5,000.
Online court information shows guilty findings for a Mohammed Majidpour for assault with a weapon, theft and probation breaches.
He appeared in court March 8 and returns March 22.
With files from Maria Diment and Allie Turner
