A Vancouver man has been arrested after allegedly harassing women between the Granville and Edmonds SkyTrain stations last week.
On May 2, Transit Police were informed about a Craigslist posting regarding a man who allegedly sexually assaulted women on the SkyTrain between Vancouver and Burnaby. The posting included a suspect description, a time of day the man would enter Granville Station each morning and his behaviour.
Transit Police in plain clothes went to Granville Station the next morning and spotted a suspect matching the description from Craigslist speaking with a woman on the train.
"He was taken into custody and removed from the train at Broadway and Commercial," the press release states. "Investigation revealed that the suspect had approached the woman and made a lewd sexual proposition to her. She advised that she was shocked by what he said."
Transit Police believe the man may have been doing this for a few months and that other victims are out there who have not yet filed a report, according to the press release.
The man was released from custody after promising to appear in court at a later date. Charges of sexual assault and criminal harassment are being pursued.
The man, previously known to police, is described as a white male, 6'3" tall and 180 pounds, with short, light brown hair and pale blue eyes.
"In the past he has entered Granville Station at 7: 30 a.m. and rides the train to Edmonds Station, approaching young women and sexually harassing and propositioning them," the release states.
Any women who may have been approached by this suspect, or witnesses to the act, are asked to call Transit Police at 604-5158300.
