The man claimed to be a massage therapist, says police.
Police say a woman in her 40s was sunbathing at the popular downtown Vancouver beach around 7:30 p.m. Sunday when she was approached by a man who claimed to be a massage therapist.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The woman called 911 and reported the incident. Police were able to find the suspect, who was last seen walking north towards Stanley Park, and arrested him.Police believe the suspect may have approached other people on the beach during the Mother’s Day weekend, and are asking anyone who interacted with him or saw him massaging other beachgoers to contact police at 604-717-4034.Article content
He is described as South Asian, in his 30s, with a medium-heavy build and short dark hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white and blue striped shirt, beige cargo shorts, a black hat and black sunglasses.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Arrest made after B.C. woman sexually assaulted by man claiming to be massage therapist - Terrace StandardSuspect arrested after woman sexually assaulted by man claiming to be massage therapist at Vancouver beach
Read more »
In her own words: A Hiroshima bomb survivor learns English to tell her storyHIROSHIMA — Standing at the front of a dimly lit room in the basement of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Teruko Yahata’s voice broke as she recalled the…
Read more »
All of Quebec's bilingual towns resolve to keep right to operate in English and FrenchThe province\u0027s language office has confirmed that the 48 cities, towns or boroughs that were notified their status could be revoked have taken the necessary action to remain bilingual.
Read more »
All Quebec's bilingual towns resolve to keep right to operate in English and FrenchMONTREAL — All the Quebec municipalities that were at risk of losing their bilingual status under a provincial language law have opted to maintain their right…
Read more »
Vancouver Island students complete ocean swim challengeSeven students from a private college on Vancouver Island have completed a six-kilometre ocean swim to raise money for those affected by recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Read more »
RCMP investigates ATM theft after stolen excavator used to break into Witless Bay business
Read more »