A man who violently stabbed a stranger inside a downtown coffee shop is now residing in Vancouver.

30-year-old David Morin stabbed a Mexican tourist inside a Tim Hortons coffee shop in Downtown Vancouver on January 22, 2022. He was convicted of aggravated assault and was sentenced to three years in jail in June 2022.

The Vancouver Police Department has been informed that Morin has been granted statutory release by Correctional Service Canada. He will now be allowed to live in Vancouver while on parole.

“Police believe Morin poses a high risk of significant harm to the community, and that compelling circumstances exist to warn the public that he will be living in Vancouver,” said Sgt. Steve Addison in a release.

The attack happened inside the Tim Hortons at Harbour Centre, located near Seymour and West Hastings Street. The victim, a newcomer to Canada, was waiting in line when the suspect “approached from behind and repeatedly stabbed him in the back and shoulder” before running out of the store.

#VPDNews: #VPD is warning the public that David Morin, 30, who was convicted of violently stabbing a stranger in a downtown coffee shop less than three years ago, has been released from custody and will again be living in the community. https://t.co/n8pMYaOlVd pic.twitter.com/s2Ce7YGVVV

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 14, 2024

He is described as 6’3” tall with a medium build, short black hair, and brown eyes.

While living in the community, he must abide by the following conditions:

Not to consume, purchase, or possess alcohol
Not to consume, purchase or possess drugs other than prescribed medication and over-the-counter drugs taken as recommended by the manufacturer
Not to associate with any person involved in criminal activity
Not to have any direct or indirect contact with the victim
Not to be in possession of knives, except for the immediate purpose of preparation and consumption of food and/or for any lawful employment purposes
Must immediately report all intimate sexual and non-sexual relationships and friendships with females to his parole supervisor

Anyone who sees Morin breach these any of his conditions is asked to contact police immediately.

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