A suspect in a brutal Burnaby assault early Saturday morning is still on the loose and RCMP are asking for tips to help find the man.
Burnaby RCMP officers responded to a report of an assault in the area of Millbrook Lane and Belfriar Drive, just west of North Road and south of Lougheed Highway.
Investigators believe a 73-year-old woman left her residence at around 3:00 a.m. after hearing a noise outside, said police in a news release.
While investigating the noise, police believe the woman was attacked by an unknown man, knocking her to the ground and injuring her. The man fled the scene and the woman was able to return to her residence where she later sought help from neighbours.
She has since been taken to hospital and treated for lacerations and other non-life-threatening injuries, say police, who have have not received reports of any other similar incidents in the area.
“The motivation for the attack remains under investigation and Burnaby RCMP investigators are continuing to canvass the neighbourhood for witnesses and video surveillance evidence,” said a news release. “At this time, police are unable to provide a description of the suspect.”
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or potentially have dash cam or security video in the area of Millbrook Lane and Belfriar Drive between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.
