POLICE are looking for a witness after an incapacitated 57-year-old West Vancouver man was run over and beaten by bicycles ridden by two young men Wednesday night The West Vancouverite had collapsed in the 100-block of Whonoak Road shortly after 10 p.m., according to police.
A witness was moving to help when he saw two BMX cyclists ride across the fallen man. One of the suspects allegedly returned, picked up his bike, and used it to hit the victim in the head.
The man suffered superficial injuries to his upper body and head. He was released from hospital the next morning.
"Fortunately his injuries aren't going to be life-altering," said West Vancouver Police Department spokesman Const. Jeff Palmer.
The case is complicated by the victim's limited recollection.
"He recalls falling. .. and then recalls nothing after that," Palmer said.
Police have been left with several questions to answer.
"What we don't know is: How long was he lying there?" Palmer said.
There is no indication the man was targeted for any particular reason, according to Palmer.
"We have nothing to indicate motive. Nothing said that was heard," Palmer said. "(This) may just be an ugly crime of opportunity."
The suspects are described as being between 20 and 30 and wearing black hoodies and jeans. Palmer is hopeful police may gather a more detailed description from any witnesses who saw the duo leaving the area.
"We have relatively little to go on at this point," Palmer said.
West Vancouver Police are asking anyone with information to call 604-925-7300.
