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Sex worker assault: Vancouver police ID suspect in attack that prompted public warning

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WATCH: 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

Police said Friday they’ve identified a suspect in the violent assault of a Vancouver sex worker.

The update came one day after police issued a warning to women in the Downtown Eastside over the attack.

Vancouver police said they located the suspect while conducting patrols near Oppenheimer Park on Thursday evening.

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Police seized his vehicle and are continuing to investigate, but have warned sex workers in the area to remain vigilant.

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The warning was issued after a man picked the victim up after midnight on June 10 near East Hastings Street and Campbell Avenue.

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Police said he assaulted her with a weapon and pushed her out of his vehicle near Oppenheimer Park.

The suspect was described as 40 to 50 years old, weighing 300 pounds, with a receding hairline, and driving an older-model dark-coloured sedan.

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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