Vancouver Police issue warning after sexual assault

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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130)  – Vancouver Police are warning the public after a woman was sexually assaulted in downtown Vancouver early this morning.

Just before 3 a.m., a 25-year-old woman was waiting at a bus stop on Smithe Street near Granville Street when she was grabbed by a man and sexually assaulted in the lane behind Granville Street.

The woman’s screams for help were heard by two passersby who came to help, scaring her attacker off. He was seen running north on Granville Street.

The woman suffered injuries to her face, back and her leg.

The suspect was described as white, 25 to 30 years old, 5’10” tall, with a medium build.  He was wearing dark clothing and possibly blue jeans. Police believe the man suffered scratches to the side of his face and nose during the attack.

Anyone who has information about this attack is asked to call the Vancouver Police Sex Crimes Unit at (604) 717-0602 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.

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