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Warning issued to sex workers after woman assaulted in Vancouver: police

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Violent assault prompts Vancouver police to issue warning to women
Vancouver police are issuing a warning to women - especially sex trade workers - after a violent attack earlier this week. Paul Johnson has more on what happened and a description of the person the police are looking for. – Jun 13, 2024

Vancouver police issued a warning on Thursday to women in the Downtown Eastside following a violent assault against a sex worker.

The suspect remains at large and his identity is unknown, police said.

While we work to gather evidence that will solve this crime, we’re also sharing information with women and other sex workers so they can make informed decisions about their safety,” Sgt. Steve Addison with the Vancouver Police Department said.

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On June 10, a woman was picked up after midnight by a man driving an older-model dark-coloured sedan near East Hastings Street and Campbell Avenue.

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Police said the suspect assaulted the woman with a weapon and pushed her out of the car near Oppenheimer Park.

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Two people passing by came to the woman’s aid and called the police.

Police said the woman is recovering from her injuries.

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The suspect is described as 40 to 50 years old, weighing 300 pounds, with a receding hairline. He was wearing a T-shirt and sweatpants.

Investigators from VPD’s Sex Crimes Unit continue to gather evidence and ask anyone with information to call 604-717-0601.

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