Vancouver police are investigating a pair of sexual assaults in the area of Main Street and East 41 Avenue.
On Oct. 16, a man approached a woman from behind and groped her before running away, police said. A similar incident occurred three days later.
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In each case, the victim was able to get to a safe place and call police.
They were not physically hurt but are dealing with emotional and mental distress, police said.
The suspect is described as five-foot-five to five-foot-seven with an average build.
In one case, he was wearing a black hat, grey hooded sweatshirt, black shoes with white soles, and a medical mask. He was also carrying an umbrella.
In the other incident, the suspect was wearing a royal blue Umbro jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 604-717-0604 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
— With files from Gord Macdonald