Video shows knife-wielding man trying to attack Vancouver hotel concierge

Vancouver police are searching for the man seen brandishing a knife at a hotel concierge in security footage released Friday morning.

The frightening incident took place on Oct. 8 in the parkade of a hotel on Robson Street. Police said the suspect was “peering into cars,” which is why the concierge confronted him.

The suspect then pulled out a knife, and allegedly threatened the hotel employee before fleeing onto the street. A passerby notice the commotion and called police, the VPD said in a Friday news release, but the suspect was already gone.

“This incident undoubtedly terrified the victim, who was only doing his job when the man pulled a knife and chased him,” said Const. Tania Visintin.

“We have not yet identified the suspect, so we’ve released this video with hopes that someone out there knows who he is.”

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The Vancouver Police Department is asking anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to contact them.

The suspect is described as a bald and clean-shaven man in his 30s, wearing a black jacket over an orange shirt with black pants. He had multiple cuts and bruises.