Vancouver – Vancouver Police are investigating an unprovoked stranger assault that occurred outside the Vancouver Art Gallery last Friday.
Investigators are asking for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to help identify the suspect.
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on October 30, a 27-year-old woman was walking in front of the 800 block of West Georgia Street when an unknown man allegedly kicked her in the upper arm and punched her in the upper body without warning.
Several concerned bystanders intervened to stop the attack, causing the suspect to flee westbound on West Georgia Street. Fortunately, the victim did not suffer physical injuries.
Investigators are releasing a CCTV image of the suspect in hopes that someone will recognize him.
Anyone who witnessed the assault, possesses dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident, or can identify the suspect is asked to call the Vancouver Police non-emergency line at 604-717-3321.
