Vancouver Police are requesting the public’s assistance to help find the victim of an assault who may be injured and in need of medical attention.
Shortly after 2 a.m. on the morning of February 17th, witnesses reported hearing a woman scream and saw her lying on the ground in south lane of West 10th Avenue near Alder Street. A man was seen repeatedly striking the woman and then pulling her into a vehicle. Police were called but the vehicle sped off before officers arrived. An extensive search failed to locate the vehicle or occupants.
The victim is described as a white woman in her early 20s with a slender build and long, straight, platinum blonde hair with bangs. She was wearing a neutral-coloured top and a black skirt.
The suspect is described as a well-dressed white man in his 30s with a medium build. He was clean-shaven with slicked-back dark hair, and was wearing a long black trench coat and blue jeans.
The suspect vehicle is described as a silver-coloured, luxury model sedan.
Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
