A 69-year-old suspect in the assault of a door-to-door canvasser in East Vancouver has been released from custody.
The man was arrested on June 2 in relation to last week’s sexual assault, in which an 18-year-old woman canvassing for donations in the area of Vanness Avenue and Rupert Street was attacked.
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READ MORE: Police investigating alleged sexual assault of door-to-door canvasser in East Vancouver
The woman was reportedly groped at a residence. She fled the home and contacted police.
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The investigation was conducted by the Sex Crimes Unit, and the suspect was brought in for police questioning.
He has since been released with a Sept. 11 court date.
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