North Vancouver RCMP has issued a warning to the public following a series of dating app-related assaults.
While the incidents occurred on three separate days, the RCMP has reason to believe that they are likely connected.
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Dating App-Related Assaults in North Vancouver
The string of assaults are related to the dating application Grindr. Allegedly, victims were invited to meet through the app and were “subsequently confronted by groups of young people.”
According to North Vancouver RCMP, the incidents took place on August 27, 29, and 31. In the case of August 27 and 31’s assaults, victims reported that they had been in communication with an individual through Grindr, and had agreed to meet up with them in person.
“Upon arrival, both victims were confronted by groups of young people and assaulted or threatened. Both incidents also involved damage to the victims’ vehicles,” reports the RCMP.
A review of CCTV footage linked the August 29 assault to the other two incidents. Reportedly, the incident had not previously been reported to police, and investigators are currently working to identify the victim and others involved. Investigators believe all three incidents are most likely connected, based on the circumstances and evidence gathered to date.
“We are deeply concerned by these incidents and are pursuing all available avenues to identify those responsible,” said Cst. Paul Reece of the North Vancouver RCMP. “We encourage anyone with information or video that could assist our investigation to contact police.”
Those with relevant CCTV or dash-camera footage from the areas and dates listed below are asked to contact investigators:
- Eldon Park on August 27;
- Ross Road Elementary School on August 29; or
- Lynn Valley Elementary School on August 31.
If you have any information, you are also asked to contact North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file numbers #26-18057, #26-18481 and #26-20739. You may similarly provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
