Suspects in beating of Duncan store owner released under 12 hours after arrest – BC [Video]

There is anger and frustration in Duncan, B.C. after two suspects in the beating of a local store owner were released from custody less than 12 hours after they were arrested.

Darnell Sterling Grant, who turns 23 this year, and Serenity Hoeft, 22, were arrested Wednesday morning and charged with robbery and assault causing bodily harm in relation to an incident at Hank’s Handimart late Tuesday.

The pair was released Wednesday evening after making an appearance before a justice of the peace.

“It’s pretty disappointing that he’s out there again,” said the victim’s son, Jung Woo Kim. “Very disappointed in how the system is handling this right now.”

Jung Woo Kim is holding the fort at the family business as his father, James Kim, recovers at home.

Kim said safety concerns in Duncan are increasing and theft is a regular occurrence at their convenience store in the 500-block of Canada …