Vancouver Police are investigating after a woman was attacked by a man during the early hours of Saturday morning in a West End Apartment building.
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Police are asking for the public's help to identify the person-of-interest who was captured on security footage.
The woman reported that a man followed her into an apartment building on Bute Street near Pendrell at 3:00 and then attacked her.
Police say the woman did not know the man, and the incident appeared to be isolated. Investigators believe the assault was sexually motivated.
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The man was described as white, in his 20s or 30s, with a slim build, short dark hair, and dark facial stubble. He was wearing a burgundy toque, a black zip-up jacket, blue jeans, and possibly walked with a limp.
The investigation is ongoing and detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident, or anyone who may recognize the person-of-interest, to contact the tip line at 604-717-0601 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
