Victoria police released new information in a bid to identify the man responsible for assaulting two women in their 60s in downtown Victoria in March.
Officers were called to the area of Broad and Johnson streets at 2:45 a.m. on March 26 after the report of an assault.
The two victims were waiting for a taxi when they were assaulted by an unknown man.
Major Crime Detectives are continuing their search for witnesses – including somebody who goes by the name “Royce” – to come forward with information about the early morning, random assault.
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The suspect, described as an Indigenous man in his early 20s, fled the scene prior to police arriving.
He was wearing a T-shirt with a graphic, a black windbreaker, dark blue jeans and a dark baseball cap with a flat brim.
The ongoing investigation revealed that a man by the name of “Royce” sang a duet with the suspect inside Paparazzi nightclub the night of the assault. “Royce” is described as an older man with grey hair and a beard. He is believed to be associated to somebody in a wheelchair.
It has also been determined that the suspect used the name of “CJX” when he was at Paparazzi.
A motive has not been determined. Investigators continue their investigation.
If you have any information about this incident call Vic PD non-emergency line at (250) 995-7654. To report what you know anonymously, call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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