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Elderly man assaulted with bear spray in New West: police

A file photo of the New Westminster Police Department uniform. (Credit: www.nwpolice.org)

Posted November 7, 2022 5:45 pm.

Last Updated November 7, 2022 5:48 pm.

Police in New Westminster are hoping witnesses will come forward after they responded to a call for an elderly man who was assaulted with bear sprayed over the weekend.

Officers responded to the reports on Nov. 5 at the intersection of 8th Street and Queens Avenue.

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Police searched the area for a suspect but didn’t find anyone matching a description provided.

Sgt. Justine Thom says the attack appears to be random, and police have yet to hear from any witnesses.

“We believe the suspect and the victim are not known to one another,” she said. “Given the time of day and the location of this incident, we believe there were witnesses who have not yet come forward.”

The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, approximately 40 years old, with a medium build, carrying a backpack, and wearing a blue jacket. The suspect is also described as walking with a hunch.

Anybody who has any further information regarding these incidents should contact New Westminster Police Department by calling 604-525-5411.

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