Man arrested for breaking into Yaletown hotel and assaulting two strangers
Vancouver police say they’ve arrested a 23-year-old man from Delta who entered a Yaletown hotel and attacked an employee before breaking into a guest’s room.
The incident happened Saturday evening around 6:30 pm. Sgt. Steve Addison said police believe the man was ejected from the Rugby Sevens event at BC place before he snuck into the hotel.
When a staff member confronted the man and told him to leave, the man allegedly punched and chocked the employee. After that, the suspect allegedly burst into a guest’s room.
The two victims both suffered minor injuries. According to police, the man didn’t know either person.
Police haven’t identified the suspect, but say assault and break-in charges are pending.
#VPDscanner: #VPD arrested a 23-year-old Delta man Saturday night after he assaulted two strangers inside a Yaletown hotel. The man entered the hotel at 6:30 p.m. & assaulted a staff member before bursting into a guest’s room. Assault & break-in charges pending. Minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/SWEU9JLwMe
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 17, 2022
Addison said he couldn’t reveal the specific hotel where the assaults took place, in case it inadvertently identified the victim.
The suspect was arrested and released, and is supposed to appear in court on May 31.