Man arrested after ‘disturbing’ attack at South Vancouver bus stop
Posted October 7, 2021 4:15 pm.
Last Updated October 8, 2021 4:38 pm.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — A man has been arrested after what police describe as a “disturbing attack” on a woman at a bus stop in South Vancouver.
The arrest Friday comes after police released a photo of a suspect.
“An alert security guard at Pacific Centre Mall recognized the suspect from yesterday’s media release and called police immediately,” says Const. Tania Visintin in a statement.
On Thursday, a 22-year-old woman was waiting for a bus near Knight St. and E. 57 Ave. when police say a stranger approached. Police say the man showed her a condom and a pornographic picture on his phone and propositioned her for sex.
The woman refused and walked away. That’s when police say the man kicked her from behind and knocked her to the ground.
The victim was able to get up and ran away. Her physical injuries were not serious.
“The violent and sexual nature of this incident has us very concerned for public safety,” Sgt. Steve Addison said when warning the public Thursday. “We’re telling the public about this case, because we’re worried someone else could get hurt.”
