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VANCOUVER -- Police are asking for the public's help identifying a methed-out panhandler who allegedly threw a bottle at a driver's head in downtown Vancouver earlier this month.
Authorities said the victim was driving on West Georgia Street near the Vancouver Art Gallery on Aug. 6 when a man walked in front of his car with his pants pulled down, preventing him from leaving.
Sgt. Steve Addison said the suspect then began gesturing aggressively and screaming. When the driver managed to maneuver away, the suspect allegedly hurled a bottle at him.
"The bottle was thrown through the open window of the vehicle, struck the driver in the head and did leave a noticeable welt on the side of the man's head,” said Addison, who called the incident "clearly an unprovoked stranger assault."
Authorities said the victim was injured, but did not require hospitalization.