Vancouver Police Officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger while walking downtown in early June.
Police said the 26-year-old victim was walking near West Hastings and Hornby streets after midnight on June 11 when an unknown man grabbed her from behind and sexually assaulted her.
She manages to fend off him and drive the suspect away.
The man, believed to be in his 40s, was last seen running south on Hornby Street, police added.
“This woman did everything right. She fought off her assailant, went to a safe place, and called 911,” Const. Tania Visintin said in a statement. “Her swift action allowed investigators to secure vital evidence, including the video we released today.”
Vancouver police officers are hoping someone recognizes the man and comes forward.
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Vancouver police have obtained a video of the suspect and investigators hope someone will recognize him.
“This is a very serious incident, and as the suspect is still a young adult, we are concerned for the safety of the community,” Visintin said. “We want to identify the man in this video and we ask anyone who recognizes him or anyone who saw the assault to call us immediately and speak to the authorities. investigate.”
Anyone with information is asked to call VPD investigators at 604-717-0603.
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