Vancouver police are hoping the renewed appeal will lead to someone recognizing the suspect, and are urging anyone who sees him to call 911
The 87-year-old victim was standing at a bus stop near Pender and Columbia streets on Friday morning when a strange approached, made racist comments, then bear-sprayed him in the face.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“Officers have been canvassing Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside since the attack occurred, and earlier today obtained a photo taken at Main and Hastings moments before the attack,” said VPD Const. Tania Visintin in a statement.
The suspect was wearing a black jacket, dark pants, a grey ball cap and grey shoes with red trim and white soles. He was carrying a black backpack and had black headphones around his neck.More news, fewer ads: Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today:
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