Police said they believe the incident happened on March 23 between 1:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Investigators said in a press release on Thursday that the passenger, who was also the victim of an alleged attack, was “actively trying to get out of the vehicle”. Police said the victim tried to grab the attention of other drivers using manual signals and calling for help. It has been described by researchers that he was wearing a red sweatshirt, black jacket and blue jeans at the time. He also has short, dark hair, police said. New Westminster police said the victim was “using the hand symbol associated with domestic violence.” This hand gesture involves putting one hand up, with the palm facing out, then flexing the thumb inwards and rolling the fingers over it in a fist. “If you were driving in the early morning hours of March 23 and saw a woman in a gray Toyota Highlander who looked like she needed help, call our advice line,” Sgt said. Sanjay Kumar in a press release. Police said they believe the driver of the car may have traveled to several Vancouver subway cities, including New Westminster and Burnaby. They are believed to have stopped “for a while” near Burnaby Hospital. While a suspect has already been arrested, police hope witnesses will provide more information by calling 604-529-2430.
