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Box cutter used in alleged assault in November

Coquitlam RCMP are hoping to identify a suspect in an assault that occurred on Nov. 19, 2014. At about 5:30 p.m.

Coquitlam RCMP are hoping to identify a suspect in an assault that occurred on Nov. 19, 2014.

At about 5:30 p.m. a 32-year-old man on the 160 bus accidentally bumped into another person while they were both exiting the bus near Johnson Street and Guildford Way. Once they were off the bus, the other man allegedly pulled out a box cutter and made repeated slashing motions toward the man - but did not make contact - then fled on foot.

The person of interest is described as a South Asian man in his mid 20s, 5'11" tall and weighing about 165 lb. with a pronounced nose and short black hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark jacket, jeans and white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2014-33271 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.