Vancouver police search for suspect after three stabbed on Yaletown seawall

Vancouver Police are investigating a series of stabbings that occurred early this morning along the Yaletown seawall.

Just after 7:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of multiple people stabbed along the seawall near David Lam Park. Three victims were located and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect fled the area before police were called and has not yet been located. Initial evidence suggests the attacks were random and unprovoked.

The suspect is described as an Indigenous woman in her late 20s or early 30s. She is between 5’3” and 5’7”, has a slim build, and long dark hair worn in ponytail. She was wearing a large, oversized black leather jacket, tight dark pants, and either a leopard-print shirt or scarf.

“We understand the concern this incident may cause for people in the area, particularity those who frequent the seawall,” says Constable Tania Visintin. “Public safety is our top priority and we are doing everything we can to identify and arrest the suspect as quickly as possible.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone with relevant video footage is asked to call investigators at 604-717-7048.