The suspect in the March 3 bus assault (photo courtesy of the RCMP / B.C. Transit)
By Liam Verster
Assault Investigation

Police searching for suspect in bus assault case

Apr 7, 2025 | 9:57 AM

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are seeking information in an ongoing assault investigation.

Police said the incident occurred on a B.C. Transit bus in Vernon Monday, March 3.

The incident was captured on surveillance footage, and the RCMP released stills of the suspect in the hopes the public could identify him.

The suspect in the March 3 bus assault (photo courtesy of the RCMP / B.C. Transit)

The suspect appeared to be an older Caucasian man with short grey hair.

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Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is asked to contact the Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171.

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