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Under Section 494 of the Criminal Code, in what specific circumstance can a security guard arrest someone without actually seeing them 'find committing' an offence?

Under Section 494(1) of the Criminal Code, a person can make a citizen's arrest if they find someone committing an indictable offence, or if they have reasonabl

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Question: Under Section 494 of the Criminal Code, in what specific circumstance can a security guard arrest someone without actually seeing them 'find committing' an offence?

Answer options:

  • Only if the individual has stolen property worth over $5000. ✅ If they have reasonable grounds to believe the person is escaping from a person with lawful authority to arrest.
  • Only if the security guard has a direct order from a peace officer.
  • If the security guard suspects the person might commit a crime in the future.

Correct answer: If they have reasonable grounds to believe the person is escaping from a person with lawful authority to arrest.

Explanation: Under Section 494(1) of the Criminal Code, a person can make a citizen's arrest if they find someone committing an indictable offence, or if they have reasonable grounds to believe the person has committed a criminal offence AND is escaping from/freshly pursued by persons who have lawful authority to arrest.

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