Recognize this man? VPD seek suspect who threatened stranger with knife

Vancouver police have released video of a suspect who threatened a stranger with a knife in Gastown.

Vancouver police have released video they say shows a suspect threatening a stranger with a knife in Gastown last week in an effort to identify the suspect.

A 62-year-old man was walking near the intersection of Water and Cambie streets on Friday, May 9, around 3 p.m. when he was allegedly threatened with a “large knife,” authorities said.

“The suspect shoved the victim from behind, pulled a knife, and jabbed it toward the victim’s face before walking away eastbound,” according to a media release from the Vancouver Police Department.

“The victim was not stabbed and did not sustain physical injuries. He reported the incident to police later that day.”

The suspect is described as a white man between 35 and 45 years old, with a slim build and was wearing dark clothing and a baseball hat at the time.

“Police do not believe the victim and suspect knew each other, and the motive is unclear,” the VPD said.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is urged to call at 604-717-4022.