Update: December 10, 2024
Vancouver – Vancouver Police have identified and arrested the suspect in an unprovoked stranger assault that occurred on West Georgia Street last week.
Vancouver Police released security video of the November 28 assault yesterday, asking for witnesses to come forward and for public assistance to identify the suspect. Late Tuesday afternoon, a VPD officer patrolling downtown spotted the suspect near Library Square and took him into custody.
The suspect remains in custody on other charges.
VPD’s Major Crime Section continues to investigate the November 28 assault. Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to call 604-717-2541.