Police Conducting BC-Wide Search for Man Initially Released After Alleged Assault of Woman and Child in Vancouver

Police cars parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters on Jan. 9, 2021. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver police are searching for a man who skipped his July 12 court date after being charged with assault, mischief, and obstructing a peace officer in downtown Vancouver on July 9 and released from custody.  Police say the suspect is now wanted B.C.-wide.