A Vancouver Police investigation has led to a sexual assault charge against a man who allegedly assaulted a woman known to him from the Downtown Eastside.
Police are asking witnesses or people with information about the assault to contact investigators. “This alleged crime was committed against a vulnerable woman living on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside,” says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD.
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“Investigators believe there may be other people who know the suspect and may have information that could be useful to the investigation.”
Victor Austin, a 49-year-old man from Vancouver, was charged on January 19 with one count of sexual assault and released with court-ordered conditions.
They include: not to be alone in any residence or dwelling with any female who is not a member of his immediate family, and not to provide alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substance to any female.
Anyone with information is asked to call VPD investigators at 604-717-0601.
