The VPD is appealing for witnesses to come forward following a series of disturbing acts in downtown Vancouver this week.

 On Tuesday afternoon, VPD officers were approached at Robson and Howe by a witness who reported that a man was harassing a child on a bus. Officers were unable to locate the child but based on the witness's description, they located the suspect and observed him enter and exit several businesses and approach a number of women. At the time there was insufficient evidence to recommend any criminal charges to Crown counsel in relation to these incidents, but the man was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital.

 The man is described as South Asian, approximately 45-50 years old, 5’7’, with a slim build, black hair, and wearing a white buttoned dress shirt and blue jeans.

 "The VPD is wanting to identify any outstanding victims or witnesses who may have had an encounter with this male, and we are asking them to contact police so we can fully investigate these incidents," said Sergeant Adam Donaldson.