Vancouver police have issued a public warning following a string of gropings in the Champlain Heights neighbourhood.
Police say four incidents have been reported since April, all fairly close to one another.
“The takeaway here is we’re noticing a pattern now. This is four in four months in the same neighbourhood,” Const. Tania Visintin said Friday.
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“We don’t want to instill fear by any means, but we want to share this information.”
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Police say the incidents all happened between the hours of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., and just off Kerr Street between 51st and 55th avenues.
Suspect descriptions have varied, ranging from 17 to 30 years old. In all cases, the suspect was wearing sweatpants and a hoodie.
Police are urging people in the area to be vigilant, and to report anything suspicious.
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