Vancouver police are still looking to identify a man who left the scene of a bizarre incident that resulted in the death of a 45-year-old cyclist in early January.
On Jan. 6 at about 8:30 p.m. paramedics and police were called to the Seawall near Science World for a report of an unconscious cyclist.
The victim, a Vancouver man later identified as Juan Loro Avis, was rushed to hospital in grave condition with severe head injuries. He was pronounced dead two days later without regaining consciousness.
Witnesses said a man was dumpster diving in a large portable plastic garbage can on the Seawall and tossing items out of the bin. Avis, who was riding along the Seawall at the time, was struck by a fairly heavy object thrown from the trash. The object allegedly caused the man to fall face first onto the pavement.
Details given by witnesses have resulted in a sketch of the man police are looking to identify and speak with. He is described as Aboriginal, 30 to 40 years old, 6′ tall with a medium build and shoulder-length black hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black puffy jacket and dark jeans.
Anyone with information about this death is asked to contact the VPD Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers.
PHOTO: Composite Sketch of man Vancouver police would like to speak with
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