Vancouver Police Renew Their Appeal for Help Identifying a Potential Witness Seen Near Columbia and Keefer Streets With a Longboard in the CRAB Park Homicide of Victor Charles McIntyre (October 30, 2026)
The Vancouver Police Department is renewing its appeal for help identifying a potential witness in the September 23 homicide of Victor Charles McIntyre at CRAB Park, the force said in a release published on October 30. Police say they are still seeking to identify a man seen near Columbia and Keefer streets, described as wearing a black jacket over a red-and-blue shirt with white lettering, black pants and white shoes, and carrying a longboard. The force says investigators have identified one of the witnesses featured in a previous public appeal. Police have not announced a suspect or an arrest.
Legal status: Under investigation. No arrest or charge has been announced by police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the VPD Homicide Unit at 604-717-2500.
The Man Police Want to Identify
The Vancouver Police Department says it is seeking help identifying a man seen near Columbia and Keefer streets. The force describes him as wearing a black jacket over a red-and-blue shirt with white lettering, black pants and white shoes, and carrying a longboard.
Police describe him as a potential witness. In its earlier appeal, the force said investigators believe the people shown “may have information that could assist this ongoing homicide investigation.”
The Earlier Appeal
In a release dated October 2, the VPD asked for help identifying two potential witnesses seen in video from two downtown locations near Main and East Cordova streets and near Columbia and Keefer streets. The October 30 release says investigators have identified one of the witnesses featured in that previous appeal.
The Homicide
The VPD identified the victim on September 24 as 57-year-old Victor Charles McIntyre and described the death as a homicide at CRAB Park. Investigators asked anyone who knew McIntyre, or who has information about his death, to contact the Homicide Unit.
What Police Have Published
- Victim: Victor Charles McIntyre, 57, named by the VPD on September 24
- Date and place: September 23, CRAB Park, Vancouver
- Person sought: a potential witness seen near Columbia and Keefer streets, described by police as wearing a black jacket over a red-and-blue shirt with white lettering, black pants and white shoes, and carrying a longboard
- Progress: one witness from the earlier appeal has been identified, according to the VPD
- Public assistance: VPD Homicide Unit at 604-717-2500
Timeline
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026The homicide of Victor Charles McIntyre takes place at CRAB Park, the Vancouver Police Department says.
- Thursday, September 24, 2026The VPD identifies the victim as 57-year-old Victor Charles McIntyre.
- Friday, October 2, 2026The VPD asks the public to help identify two potential witnesses seen in video near Main and East Cordova streets and near Columbia and Keefer streets.
- Friday, October 30, 2026The VPD renews its appeal for help identifying a man seen near Columbia and Keefer streets carrying a longboard, and says one witness from the earlier appeal has been identified.
Has the investigation and is the contact for tips at 604-717-2500
Related Files
Sources
- Vancouver Police Department, “VPD renewing appeal for help identifying potential witness in CRAB Park homicide,” October 30, 2026 — for the renewed appeal, the description and the identified witness — vpd.ca
- Vancouver Police Department, “Police seek public assistance to identify potential witnesses in CRAB Park homicide,” October 2, 2026 — for the earlier appeal — vpd.ca
- Vancouver Police Department, “Victim identified in CRAB Park homicide,” September 24, 2026 — for the victim’s name and age — vpd.ca
No one has been announced as charged in this investigation, and anyone later charged would be presumed innocent until proven guilty. The details are those of the Vancouver Police Department, as published in its releases. No gang or criminal organization has been named in connection with this case.
