It is welcome news for people living in a Burnaby neighbourhood that’s dealing with a pair of what appears to be random acts of violence.
Twenty RCMP officers fanned out over a ten square block area near Smith Avenue and Burke, knocking on more than 250 doors and gathering evidence.
Thirty-three-year-old Elmer Libertino was found dead on Moscrop Street at Smith Avenue this weekend. Libertino had no criminal record nor contact with police.
Three days later, a woman in her twenties was attacked in the same area, but she managed to fight her attacker and escape.
RCMP are not saying if there is a link between the two assaults.
Investigators say the canvassing operation was very successful and people in the neighbourhood gave officers new information.
Police are urging people living in the area around Burnaby Hospital to remain cautious when walking alone, especially at night.
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