Teen randomly assaulted at Vancouver’s Pacific Centre mall
Posted May 13, 2022 2:36 pm.
Last Updated May 13, 2022 3:37 pm.
Vancouver police have shared video in the hopes witnesses will come forward after a man appeared to randomly assault a 15-year-old boy at Pacific Centre mall over the weekend.
The teen was walking in the downtown mall shortly before noon Sunday when police say a man came up from behind and leg-swept him to the ground.
Police have released security footage of the attack.
“The alleged suspect fled after the assault, but was followed by mall security,” reads a statement from the VPD.
The teen was not physically hurt and officers were able to find the suspect a short time later.
Faisal Abubaker, 25, has been charged with assault. He’s been released from custody until his next court appearance.
“Although we have arrested a suspect in this case, we are still gathering evidence,” explained Const. Tania Visintin. “We are particularly interested in speaking to people who saw the suspect immediately before or after the alleged assault, or overheard any interaction the suspect had with the victim or other people.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 604-717-2541.
