Woman chases down man who groped her, leading to arrest: Vancouver police – BC

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Vancouver police say they arrested an alleged groper on Sunday after his victim chased him down.

In a media release, police said the 32-year-old woman was walking alone near Main Street and East 62nd Avenue around 11:45 p.m., when a man approached from behind and sexually assaulted her.

Police said the suspect tried to run away, but the woman gave chase and called for help.


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“Her screams caught the attention of two men in a nearby house, who came outside just as the suspect was fleeing into a yard,” Sgt. Steve Addison said.

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The intervenors caught and held the suspect as the woman called the police, who arrived and arrested him.

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Police said they seized the man’s clothing and a vehicle parked nearby and were canvassing for video evidence.

The 34-year-old suspect is believed to live in the neighbourhood. He has yet to be charged, and is due back in court in January.



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