Police watchdog seeks witnesses after Vancouver arrest involving police dog injury

British Columbia's police watchdog is seeking witnesses after a man was injured by a police dog during an arrest in Vancouver. The incident occurred Thursday when the man allegedly stole over $3,000 worth of merchandise from a store. Police arrested the suspect, who had multiple warrants, after a brief chase. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the police dog and was taken to the hospital. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating to determine if the man's injury qualifies as serious harm. They will also assess if the police actions were necessary and reasonable.