Woman ‘sucker-punched’ in downtown Vancouver by stranger

A woman is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being “sucker-punched” in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday, according to police.

The 29-year-old was walking near Cambie and Pender streets around 6:30 p.m. when a man approached and punched her, knocking her to the ground.

He fled west on Dunsmuir Street, police said in a Thursday news release.

“This is another concerning unprovoked assault,” said Const. Jason Doucette. “A number of people came to the victim’s aid and stayed with her until police arrived.”

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The suspect’s face was partially covered with a bandana, but he reportedly wore a black hoodie with a white stripe on the back, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information on the assault is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department at 604-717-2541.

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