Warning issued after sex worker in Burnaby, B.C., restrained at gunpoint and robbed

Police in Burnaby, a city in Metro Vancouver, have issued a warning to sex workers following a violent incident where one worker was restrained and robbed at gunpoint. According to Mounties, the attack occurred on Saturday at a residence within the city. Two men allegedly restrained the victim and robbed her before fleeing the scene.

Authorities have not yet identified the suspects and are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. The police have warned sex workers about the "terrifying" nature of the attack and advised them to remain vigilant due to the potential dangers involved. This information was originally reported by The Canadian Press on August 19, 2026.