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Man who bear-sprayed Chinatown senior now wanted B.C.-wide

Vancouver police ask anyone with information to call 911.
Patrick James Duncan
44-year-old Patrick James Duncan is wanted B.C.-wide for attacking a Chinatown senior with bear spray in spring 2022.

Vancouver police are searching for a man wanted B.C.-wide for attacking a Chinatown senior with bear spray early this year. 

The 87-year-old victim was standing at the bus stop near Pender and Columbia streets while out for his daily walk the morning of May 20 when a stranger came up to him and allegedly made racist comments, and then bear-sprayed him in the face. 

The suspect, 44-year-old Patrick James Duncan, fled after the assault and was arrested a few days after the attack. 

BC Prosecution Services approved one count of assault with a weapon against Duncan this week. 

A B.C.-wide warrant has been issued and Vancouver police are asking anyone who sees Duncan or has information on his whereabouts to call 911 immediately.