Police issue warning after 3 women sexually targeted in East Vancouver
Three similar incidents in East Vancouver Wednesday morning, in which women were approached, and in two instances grabbed, have prompted a warning from the Vancouver Police Department.
Police say one of the women who was grabbed was also sexually assaulted.
All three incidents took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning in southeast Vancouver, near the intersection of Kingsway and Joyce Street.
In all three incidents, police say the attacker was described as a man between 20 and 40 years old, between five feet six inches and five feet eight inches tall, wearing dark clothing.
"We are advising the public to look out for one another, while officers work diligently to identify and locate the attacker," said Staff Sgt. Randy Fincham in a statement.
Three similar incidents
Just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Monmouth Avenue and Joyce Street, police say a 22-year-old woman was approached from behind by a man who asked her not to move. She fled and called police.
Around 1 a.m., police say a 34-year-old woman was grabbed from behind by a stranger while entering an apartment building near Joyce Street and Vanness Avenue. She screamed, and the man fled.
Around 2 a.m., police say a 21-year-old woman was grabbed from behind by a man near East 46th Avenue and Doman Street who pulled her into the bushes and sexually assaulted her.
Police are asking anyone with relevant information to contact them or Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.
