Suspect caught A 24-YEAR-OLD North Vancouver man was arrested on May 31 after a police foot chase and an alleged attempt- ed burglary at Lions Veterinary Clinic, 2916 Lousdale Ave. According to a North Vancouver RCMP spokesman, a police officer noticed damage to an open rear door leading to the veterinary clinic ufter investigating a call of a possible burglary at approximately 12:30 a.m. The police officer reported hearing hammering coming frem inside u corridor that finked six businesses. The officer . saw the suspect walk up the corridor, police say, where he was ordered to stay where he was. The suspect fled and was caught two blocks away. Police say the suspect was carrying pepper spray. Lance Gordon Palsson was charged with break and enter with intent. Woman honored NORTH SHORE resident Barbara Brink has been hon- -ored as one of the YWCA’s Women of Distinction. '_ |. Brink, who was nominated in the categories of _ Education, Training and. 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