Three unprovoked stranger assaults were reported in Vancouver on Thursday.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is seeking witnesses to help identify the suspects in all three assaults.
The first incident took place at Victory Square, 200 West Hastings Street, around 6:10 a.m.
A 73-year-old-woman was waiting in line for a recycling cup program when a woman approached her and attempted to steal her bags of cups. As the victim attempted to stop the suspect, the suspect punched her in the eye and pushed her to the ground. The suspect stole one bag and left eastbound on West Hastings Street near Cambie.
The victim was taken to hospital in stable condition.
The suspect in this incident is described as a woman in her 30s, with shoulder-length dirty-blonde hair with blonde highlights. She was seen wearing a black jacket, a white sweater, black pants and white shoes.
The second incident happened around 12:30 p.m. near Commercial Drive and Adanac Street.
A 44-year-old man was on his cell phone when he was approached by a man who made racist remarks towards him. The suspect elbowed the victim in the chin, punched him and kicked him. The suspect only stopped when witnesses pulled him away. The suspect left walking southbound on Commercial Drive.
The suspect in this incident is described as a man between 40 and 50 years of age, about five foot seven inches tall with a slim build. He was wearing a grey dress shirt, tan pants, white shoes and a green cross-body bag.
The third incident happened around 6:20 p.m. near Burrard and West Georgia Street.
A 33-year-old man was walking when another pedestrian going the opposite direction struck him in the back. There was a brief exchange of words before the suspect left eastbound on West Georgia Street.
The suspect in this incident is described as being about five feet nine inches tall, with short black hair and a black beard. He was wearing a green jacket and carrying a black backpack.
Anyone who may have witnessed the assaults or knows the identity of any of the suspects is asked to contact the VPD at 604-717-3321.
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