Vancouver police ask suspected victim of serial groper to come forward
![VPD groping suspect April 2023 Two photos released by the Vancouver Police Department show a man suspected of groping four women in separate incidents downtown in April 2023.](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2023/5/9/vpd-groping-suspect-april-2023-1-6391110-1688499527181.jpg)
Vancouver police are asking a woman they believe was the victim of an unreported sexual assault to come forward and speak to them.
The incident occurred on West Georgia Street on April 27, and police said in a news release Tuesday that they believe it was part of a string of groping incidents downtown that was the subject of a public warning back in May.
On May 9, the Vancouver Police Department shared photos of a man they suspected of groping four women in the area around BC Place and Rogers Arena between April 27 and 29.
The following day, a 25-year-old man was arrested in connection to the sexual assaults.
On Tuesday, almost two months after the arrest, police told CTV News they have not yet recommended charges in the case, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
In its latest statement, the VPD said its Sex Crimes Unit had discovered video showing another woman being assaulted. While the four other victims had reported their assaults, this incident was not reported, according to police.
“We believe she was walking near West Georgia and Beatty streets around 9:30 p.m. on April 27 when she was assaulted,” said Const. Tania Visintin, in the release.
“Choosing to report a sexual assault is a personal decision. If this person comes forward, they’ll be able to speak confidentially with investigators and have access to services for victims of crime.”
Police said anyone with information should contact the VPD Sex Crimes Unit at 604-717-0602.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.7029443.1725744633!/httpImage/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.png)
Police release video of Toronto plaza shooting that killed university student
A university student from Brampton was killed when two shooters fired indiscriminately into a crowded plaza in Toronto last month in what police say was a 'cowardly act.'
BREAKING Manhunt underway for suspect after several people shot in Kentucky near Interstate 75, officials say
Several people have been shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s office.
The iPhone is getting a 'glow' up. What to expect from Apple's Monday event
Apple excited fans with its vision for its 'Apple Intelligence' artificial intelligence system earlier this year. Now, it's time for the company to prove it really works.
No more porta-potties at B.C. construction sites starting Oct. 1
What some B.C. construction workers describe as the worst aspect of their jobs will be coming to an end next month, the province announced.
'Hopeless and helpless': Regina mother seeks help to treat rare spinal disease
Mary Grace Rico is seeking help in getting treatment for a rare spinal condition.
'Extremely vigorous' wildfire activity in central B.C. prompts crews to back off for safety
The wildfire fight in central B.C. intensified Friday, according to officials.
Trump campaigns in Wisconsin just days ahead of debate with Harris
With just days to go before his first — and likely only — debate against U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, former U.S. president Donald Trump leaned into his familiar grievances about everything from his indictments to the border as he campaigned in one of the most deeply Republican swaths of battleground Wisconsin.
They were due to leave for their dream cruise in May. Three months on they’re still stuck at the departure port
It was the years-long cruise that was supposed to set sail, but saw its departure postponed… postponed… and postponed again.