BURNABY RCMP officers responded on Saturday morning to a report of an assault in the area of Millbrook Lane and Belfriar Drive in Burnaby.

Investigators believe a 73-year-old woman stepped outside her residence at around 3 a.m. after hearing a noise outside. While investigating the noise, police believe the woman was attacked by an unknown man, knocking her to the ground and causing her injury. The man fled the scene and the woman was able to return to her residence where she later sought help from neighbours.

She was taken to hospital and treated for lacerations and other non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said they have not received reports of any other similar incidents in the area.

The motivation for the attack remains under investigation and Burnaby RCMP are continuing to canvass the neighbourhood for witnesses and video surveillance evidence.

At this time, police are unable to provide a description of the suspect.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or potentially have dashcam or security video in the area of Millbrook Lane and Belfriar Drive between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.