Investigators are releasing a composite sketch as the VPD continues to try and identify a man who left the scene of a bizarre incident that resulted in the death of a 45-year-old cyclist.
On January 6th at about 8:30 p.m., the VPD received a call to assist paramedics with an unconscious cyclist on the sea wall near Science World. Witnesses provided information about a man who was going through a garbage can and tossing items out of the bin. A cyclist riding along the sea wall was struck by a heavy object thrown from the trash, causing him to fall onto the pavement.
The man throwing items from the garbage bin left the scene before paramedics and police arrived. The victim was rushed to hospital in grave condition with severe head injuries. He was pronounced deceased the next morning.
Details provided by witnesses have resulted in a sketch of the man police are looking to identify and speak with. He is described as Aboriginal, 30 to 40 years-old, 6′ tall, with a medium build and shoulder-length black hair. He was wearing a black puffy jacket and dark jeans.
Anyone with information about this death is asked to contact the VPD Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
