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PopGoesTheNews.com A Vancouver spa is hoping the promise of pedicures or waxes will convince Stanley Cup rioters to turn themselves in to police.
Eccotique Spa is offering anyone who smashed a store window or lit a car on fire a "$50 Calm Down & De-Stress" gift certificate if they show an official police arrest form from Vancouver Police.
"Suspects can finally come to terms with their conscience, while the police can see justice is done," said spa president Milajne Soligo, in a release. "These people obviously had a lot of pent-up anger during all the chaos. We think they need to learn how to calm down and relax, which fits perfectly with our spa offerings."
The spa has created an eye-catching marketing campaign to promote the offer. One ad reads: "You didn't pay for anything at the riots. Why stop now?"
The company operates seven spas in the Vancouver area offering massages, facials, pedicures, manicures and other services. Soligo insists the gift certificates are not rewards for those who wreaked havoc on June 15. "We want to see as many charges laid as possible."
Vancouver Police have posted photos of more than 100 alleged rioters on its website in hopes of identifying suspects. The force said 52 individuals have either turned themselves in, are under investigation or have been arrested. To date, no charges have been laid against rioters.
