A man followed a woman into her apartment building where she was assaulted

Vancouver police are asking for help identifying a person of interest related to an assault in the West End

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Vancouver police are asking for the public’s help identifying a “person of interest” captured on security footage after an assault in the West End early Saturday morning.

A woman said she was followed into her apartment building on Bute near Pendrell just before 3 a.m. when she was attacked. She didn’t know the person who assaulted her.

Police say they think the incident is isolated and was sexually motivated.

The suspect is a white man in his 20s or 30s with a slim build. He has short dark hair, dark stubble on his face. He was wearing a burgundy touque, black zip-up jacket, blue jeans and he may walk with a limp.

Police would like to hear from you if you have information about what happened or recognize the person captured on security footage above. You can call the VPD tip line at 604-717-0601 or call Crime Stoppers to leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-222-8477.