Two Transit Police officers on patrol as a 99 B-Line bus passes by on the street in this stock photo

August 21, 2025

Update: Charges approved for suspect in sexual assault on bus

New Westminster – Charges have been approved by the BC Prosecution Service in the June 9, 2025 sexual assault that occurred on board a bus in Vancouver.

On June 9, 2025, a woman was inappropriately touched by a stranger while on board a crowded 99-B Line bus in Vancouver. An investigation was launched and the suspect was quickly identified and arrested.

On August 18, 2025, The BC Prosecution Service charged 27-year-old Rodrigo Algranti with one count of Sexual Assault. He was released from custody with several conditions including a “no-go” on any Coast Mountain Bus.

Algranti’s next court appearance is scheduled for August 25, 2025.

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