Vancouver Police Seek Man, About 50, After Reported BB Gun Attack
Vancouver police are asking for help identifying a man after a reported BB gun attack near Kingsway and East 17th Avenue. The victim sustained minor injuries.
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Vancouver police are asking the public to help identify a man after a person reported being struck by a BB pellet near Kingsway and East 17th Avenue on the evening of Nov. 12. The man police are looking for was described as white, about 50 years old and five-foot-10, with a medium build.
According to the Vancouver Police Department, the victim was leaving Sunnyside Park at about 7:30 p.m. when he felt a sting in his left calf. He believed he had been hit by a BB pellet.
Police said the victim turned around and saw a man sitting on a nearby bench. The man was wearing a face covering and a hoodie, and the victim believed he was responsible. The victim confronted him and said he was calling 911. A brief altercation followed, and the man fled, police said.
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The victim sustained minor injuries. Police said extensive patrols in the area did not locate the man.
Description and appeal
In addition to his age, height and build, police described the man as wearing:
- A face covering
- A dark hoodie
- A construction tool belt
- Tan cargo pants
Anyone with information or potential CCTV footage is asked to call the VPD non-emergency line at 604-717-3321.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Vancouver Police Department