A Woman Was 'Dragged Through' An Intersection In Vancouver During An Alleged Carjacking
A suspect has been charged in connection with the incident.
The intersection at Cambie Street and West Broadway in downtown Vancouver.
A woman was "dragged through" a downtown intersection in Vancouver during an alleged carjacking over the weekend.
The terrifying incident unfolded near Cambie Street and West Broadway in Fairview at around 8:40 a.m. on Sunday when, according to the Vancouver Police Department, a man allegedly tried to force the 58-year-old woman from her vehicle.
Police told CTV News that a man opened the passenger-side door and tried to throw the woman out of her vehicle but, because she was belted in, she was "dragged through the intersection and left on the ground as the suspect drove away."
Following the incident, a bystander called 911. Some officers helped the injured victim while others searched for the suspect.
Shortly before 10 a.m., an officer found the car and the suspect, according to Global News.
A suspect has been charged in connection with the incident.
Chad Ayukawa, 48, has been charged with robbery, assault, and driving offences.
In another weekend incident in downtown Vancouver, at least five women were allegedly attacked during a "40-minute crime spree" in the city.
Police said the incidents, which happened in the Fairview neighbourhood in Vancouver on Saturday afternoon, appeared to be unprovoked.
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