VPD asks public to help identify Mount Pleasant sexual assault suspect
Vancouver Police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect to call detectives after a sexual assault in the Mount Pleasant area over the weekend of November 8 and 9.
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Vancouver Police are asking residents to help identify a sexual assault suspect after an incident in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood over the weekend of November 8 and 9, 2026.
VPD's Special Investigation Section is handling the case. The department published three photos of the suspect on November 10 and is asking anyone who recognizes him to call 604-717-0601.
What police have released
According to the VPD's November 10 release, the incident happened in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood on the east side of Vancouver. Police describe the suspect as tall and slim. He was wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and white shoes at the time of the incident.
The department has not released a specific time or street address in its public statement. The suspect has not been identified or arrested.
Three photos of the suspect are on the VPD website with the November 10 release.
Who to call if you have information
Anyone who recognizes the suspect from the published photos can call VPD's Special Investigation Section directly at 604-717-0601.
If you want to stay anonymous, Crime Stoppers accepts tips at 1-800-222-8477 and at solvecrime.ca. Neither service requires you to give your name.
The VPD non-emergency line is 604-717-3321 for general inquiries. For emergencies, call 911.
About the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood
Mount Pleasant is a neighbourhood on Vancouver's east side. It runs from Cambie Street on the west to Clark Drive on the east, and from Great Northern Way and 2nd Avenue on the north down to 16th Avenue on the south. It is one of the city's older residential and mixed-use neighbourhoods, with community gardens, small businesses and a large population of renters living in older apartment buildings and houses.
If you were in the area during the weekend of November 8 to 9 and saw someone matching the description above, VPD's Special Investigation Section is asking you to get in touch at 604-717-0601.
Questions this story answers
What happened in Mount Pleasant over the November 8 to 9 weekend?
Vancouver Police say a sexual assault occurred in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood during the weekend of November 8 to 9, 2026. VPD's Special Investigation Section is handling the case and has released three photos of the suspect, asking the public to help identify him. The department has not released a specific time or street address.
What does the suspect look like?
Vancouver Police describe the suspect as tall and slim. At the time of the incident he was wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and white shoes. VPD has published three photos of the suspect on its website to help residents identify him. The suspect has not been identified or arrested.
How can someone contact Vancouver Police about this incident?
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about this case should call VPD's Special Investigation Section at 604-717-0601. For anonymous tips, Crime Stoppers is available at 1-800-222-8477 or at solvecrime.ca. For emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency line for Vancouver Police is 604-717-3321.
Where exactly did the sexual assault happen?
Vancouver Police say the incident occurred in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver. The department has not published a specific street address or time in its public release. Mount Pleasant is an east-side neighbourhood that runs from Cambie Street on the west to Clark Drive on the east, and from Great Northern Way and 2nd Avenue on the north to 16th Avenue on the south.
When did Vancouver Police publish this appeal?
VPD published the appeal and suspect photos on November 10, 2026, the Monday after the weekend the incident occurred. The department says the investigation is ongoing and is asking anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.
Is the suspect in custody?
Vancouver Police published photos on November 10 asking the public to help identify the suspect. As of that release, the person had not been identified or arrested. If you have seen someone matching the description, VPD's Special Investigation Section wants to hear from you at 604-717-0601.
Who is handling this investigation?
VPD's Special Investigation Section is handling the case. That unit investigates sexual offences in Vancouver. It can be reached directly at 604-717-0601 to pass on tips or information about the suspect in the photos VPD has published.
What should a resident do if they think they recognize the suspect?
Call VPD's Special Investigation Section at 604-717-0601 as soon as possible. If you prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or solvecrime.ca. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 911. You do not need to identify yourself when calling Crime Stoppers.
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