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West Vancouver Police are investigating after a woman was punched on a bus over a displaced bag.

The alleged assault happened on board a West Vancouver transit bus on Feb. 17.

Police were called just after 1 p.m. to the intersection of Bruce Street and Royal Avenue.

A bus, headed to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, rounded a corner and one passenger’s suitcase tipped over and fell against another rider.

The man struck by the suitcase allegedly jumped up and began punching the woman several times before other passengers intervened.

The suspect ran away after realizing police had been called. Officers patrolled the area but could not find him.

The victim, a 38-year-old Vancouver woman, declined ambulance service. It appears she suffered only minor injuries.

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The suspect is described as Caucasian, between 55 and 65-years old with a medium build. He has with white hair, approximately 6’0” and weighs 200 pounds.

He was wearing a blue hat, jeans and a jacket at the time.