Assault victim held against her will for hours in moving car, New Westminster Police say
Posted April 7, 2022 12:56 pm.
New Westminster Police are asking to speak to witnesses after a woman was assaulted and driven around for hours against her will last month.
Investigators believe this happened on March 23 between 1 and 3:30 a.m. They say the grey Toyota Highlander may have been driven through several municipalities in Metro Vancouver, including New Westminster and Burnaby. Police also think it was stopped “for a period of time” near Burnaby Hospital.
“The passenger in the vehicle, who was the victim of this alleged assault, was actively trying to exit the vehicle, and get the attention of other motorists by using hand signals and calling out for help,” reads a statement from New Westminster Police.
(Courtesy: New Westminster Police)
The victim is described as having short dark hair and wearing a red sweatshirt, black jacket, and blue jeans at the time of the assault.
“If you were driving in the early morning hours of March 23rd, and you witnessed a woman in a grey Toyota Highlander that appeared to need help, please call our tip line,” said Sgt. Sanjay Kumar. “This victim was waving and using the hand symbol that communicates domestic violence.”
A suspect has been arrested.
If you have information, you’re asked to call the NWPD Major Crime Unit’s Tip Line at 604-529-2430.
