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Woman, 93, nearly pushed in path of moving bus in Penticton
A 93-year-old woman has been attacked as she got off a local transit bus in Penticton.
RCMP say the woman was stepping off a bus near Calgary Avenue and Main Street at about 11 a.m. last Wednesday when she was assaulted.
According to police, “she was forcefully pushed into the path of a moving bus” as it was departing the bus stop by a woman passing by with a cart full of belongings draped under a white blanket.
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Witnesses stepped in and helped the elderly victim, but weren’t able to keep the suspect there until officers arrived.
“This is a very concerning incident that could have led to fatal results given the elderly woman’s age and physical capabilities,” said Penticton RCMP Const. Kelly Brett in a statement. “We are thankful that the bus driver was cognizant that something had occurred and was able to stop the bus prior to anything serious happening.”
The woman suffered minor injuries and is resting at home.
Witnesses who haven’t spoken to police and anyone with dashcam footage is asked to call Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300.
Attempted stranger sex assault on Kelowna walking trail
Police are investigating after a stranger tried to sexually assault a woman on an Okanagan trail.
On Sunday at about 8:45 p.m., an unknown man tried to assault the adult female in Mission Creek Regional Park in the 2300-block of Springfield Road in Kelowna.
The victim told police she was walking alone on the trail between Leckie and Durnin roads when a man grabbed her and tried to sexually assault her. She was able to free herself, run away and call police.
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The suspect is white, about 50 to 60 years old, with short grey hair and wearing a grey or white long-sleeve jacket with red on the shoulders.
“Officers conducted an extensive search of the area and are continuing this investigation,” said Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Michael Gauthier in a news release Monday. “The public can expect to see a police presence in the area throughout the day and evening.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 250-762-3300.
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