Vancouver police looking for more tips about DTES sexual assault

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Vancouver police are looking for more information after an alleged sexual assault on the Downtown Eastside.

Police have not released when the supposed attack happened, but believe the victim knew her attacker.

“This alleged crime was committed against a vulnerable woman living on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside,” Cst. Tania Visintin with the VPD said.

“Investigators believe there may be other people who know the suspect and may have information that could be useful to the investigation.”

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Victor Austin, 49, of Vancouver was charged with sexual assault last month. He’s been released from police custody with court-ordered conditions.

Those conditions include not being alone in a home with any woman who is not a member of his immediate family. He is also not allowed to give alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substance to any woman.

If you have any information, you can call investigators with the Vancouver police at 604-717-0601.

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