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One admits to rioting

A Coquitlam resident is one of 37 people that turned themselves in to police following the Stanley Cup riot in downtown Vancouver last month.

A Coquitlam resident is one of 37 people that turned themselves in to police following the Stanley Cup riot in downtown Vancouver last month.

The Vancouver Police Department said charges were currently being prepared for those who have come forward and more than 111 additional people are also under investigation.

Hundreds more have been identified, said a VPD press release, and will become the subject of an investigation in the months to come in what police are calling a "lengthy and complex process."

"A suspect may be identified quickly in a photograph committing a crime, however investigators still need to determine the extent of their involvement," said the press release.

To date, more than 4,300 email tips, 1,500 hours of video and 15,000 images have been reviewed by police and investigative teams consisting of more than 50 police officers and civilian experts.

Rioters that have turned themselves in to police come from across the r egion. Nine Surrey residents, seven from Vancouver, two from Abbotsford, four from Maple Ridge, three from Burnaby, two from New Westminster, two from Delta and two from North Vancouver, while Victoria, Tofino, Comox, West Bank and Langley each had one person come forward after the riot.

Crimes being investigated vary from robbery and possession of stolen property to assault and arson.

Anyone with photos or video of crimes taking place during the riot are asked to make copies and turn them over to police. Files can be sent to riot@vpd.ca. Tips can be left on the tip line at 604-717-2541 or with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Anyone who wishes to turn themselves in should call 778-838-2124 to make the necessary arrangements.

gmckenna@tricitynews.com