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CTV News
23-06-2025
- CTV News
Woman headbutted in assault at mall, Nanaimo RCMP say
Mounties in Nanaimo are looking for a man who allegedly kicked a dog and headbutted a woman during an incident at a mall last week. Officers were called to North Town Center Mall around 7:30 p.m. on June 16 for reports of an assault, the Nanaimo RCMP said in a news release. 'A woman's dog, which was off leash, ran aggressively at a male and his leashed dog. The male stepped in to prevent his dog from getting hurt and kicked the woman's dog,' the statement from the detachment said. 'The woman tried to intervene, and the male pushed her to the ground. The woman got up, facing the male and he struck her head with his head, causing her to crumple to the ground.' Witnesses told police the man fled the scene in pursuit of his dog, which is described as medium-sized and white with black spots. The RCMP is trying to identify the man, describing him as white, between 35 and 45 years old, with a 'stocky build' and short dark hair. At the time of the alleged assault he was wearing a red shirt and tan shorts, police added. Anyone with information is urged to call 250-754-2345.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- CTV News
Police seek Nanaimo robbery suspect who wore white cloth wrapped around face
Mounties in Nanaimo are asking the public for help identifying a robbery suspect caught on camera early Wednesday morning. (Nanaimo RCMP) Mounties in Nanaimo are asking the public for help identifying a robbery suspect caught on camera early Wednesday morning. The man in the surveillance photos is believed to have robbed the Gas N Go at 2199 Trans Canada Hwy., near the intersection of Morden Road and Highway 1 around 3:40 a.m., Nanaimo RCMP said in a news release Thursday. According to police, the suspect 'walked into the business brandishing a knife.' An employee handed over 'an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise,' and the man fled, police added. Mounties described the suspect as a man with 'a thin build' who stands 5′10″ to 6′ tall. 'Based on the pictures provided, he is believed to be in his late teens or early 20s,' the release reads. 'During the robbery, the individual wore a blue T-shirt, dark pants, striped runners, black ball cap and dark rimmed glasses. His face was partially concealed with a white cloth wrapped around it.' Anyone who has information about the robbery or saw anything suspicious before or after it is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345. Investigators are also looking for dash cam video recorded in the area between 3:30 and 4 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
Global News
17-05-2025
- Global News
Nanaimo woman missing after her empty boat washes ashore
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A 34-year-old woman from Nanaimo is missing after her sailboat was found washed ashore. The sailboat was found just after 2 p.m. on Thursday near Bayshore Drive, located off Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo RCMP said. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The white 35-foot sailboat, named the Gypsy Soul, is registered to Amber Nitchman. She remains missing as of Friday afternoon. An extensive ground and water search involving the Nanaimo Search and Rescue, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center, Coast Guard, and the Nanaimo RCMP has proved unsuccessful so far. If anyone has information on Nitchman's whereabouts, they are asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.
Hamilton Spectator
16-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Search underway for B.C. woman missing after empty boat washes ashore
NANAIMO - Police in Nanaimo, B.C., say a search is underway both at sea and on land after a woman's sailboat was discovered washed ashore and empty. Mounties say 34-year-old Amber Nitchman is the registered owner of the 10-metre white sailboat that was found Thursday near Bayshore Drive and Hammond Bay Road off Nanaimo. No one was on the boat, and Nanaimo Search and Rescue, the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Center, the coast guard and Nanaimo RCMP have taken part in a ground and water search for the woman. Police are asking that anyone with information on the case contact investigators immediately. The RCMP has released photos of both Nitchman and her boat, named the Gypsy Soul, hoping someone might have more information about Nitchman's location. Investigators did not release any additional details on the case, including when the woman was last seen before her boat washed ashore. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025.
CTV News
29-04-2025
- CTV News
Young man with rifle taken for mental health assessment, Nanaimo RCMP say
An RCMP vehicle is seen in this undated image. (Shutterstock) Authorities say a young man who barricaded himself inside a Nanaimo, B.C., home with a rifle, ammunition and body armour was taken away peacefully Monday evening. The 25-year-old was apprehended under the Mental Health Act after an approximately three-hour standoff with crisis negotiators and emergency response team members, Nanaimo RCMP said in a news release Tuesday. The incident drew a large police presence to the property, located on Haliburton Street. 'The RCMP would like to thank surrounding residents for their patience and understanding while the situation was being resolved,' Const. Gary O'Brien said, in a statement. 'We know it can be unsettling to see a large number of officers and equipment attending to any given situation. However, rest assured this is necessary to ensure not only their safety but that of the public also.' Authorities said they were called to a home at approximately 7:20 p.m., and found the young man barricaded in his room. Officers were told 'there was a concern for the safety and well-being' of the man, who eventually agreed to walk out so he could be taken for psychiatric evaluation, the Nanaimo RCMP said. No one was injured during the incident, according to police.
