Nanaimo Crime
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Nanaimo, B.C. thrift shop closing because customers ‘don’t feel safe coming down here’'This is my favourite thrift store,' a regular customer told Global News. 'It helped me get back on my feet, get me a new pair of shoes. I've always come here.'CrimeApr 2
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RCMP investigating Nanaimo woman’s death as a homicideSeveral witnesses said they had been inside her apartment unit before police arrived, and found and her body -- and a strange man.CrimeJan 19
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1 person injured in assault at Nanaimo waste management serviceNanaimo RCMP said residents will likely see an increased police presence in the area of DBL Disposal Services Ltd. on Tenth Street to follow up on an investigation.CrimeJan 2
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RCMP search for man who exposed himself to woman on Nanaimo university campusAccording to RCMP, the woman said she was walking between Building 205 and 210 around 6 p.m. on Dec. 6 when a stranger riding his bicycle stopped, dismounted and flashed her.CrimeDec 12, 2023
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Nanaimo woman’s overdose death now considered a homicide: RCMPWendy Head, 52, died of an overdose on March 7, 2023, in what police now believe was a homicide.CrimeOct 18, 2023
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Thieves pilfer $100K of jewelry in ‘well orchestrated’ Nanaimo heistOfficers and a dog squad were on scene within minutes of the call coming in, police said, but were unable to locate any suspects.CrimeOct 3, 2023
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String of suspicious Nanaimo fires renews public safety concernsThe most recent fire broke out Saturday behind Evergreen Cremation Services on Nicol Street, while recent fires destroyed a dentist's office and damaged a rugby clubhouse.FireAug 28, 2023
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‘System is broken’: B.C. business owner fed up after 19th break-inJeff Ross said his losses from the last three break-ins, including one in January and one in October, now add up to $75,000. To boot, he's no longer insurable due to risk.CrimeAug 2, 2023
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Weapons seized, man charged after back-to-back Nanaimo gun incidentsNanaimo RCMP seized an airsoft pistol and a flare gun that was modified to fire 22-calibre bullets. Both are slated to be destroyed.CrimeJul 27, 2023
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Caught on video: Alleged B.C. thieves balance TV box on top of getaway carA 48-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, both from Nanaimo, were arrested for theft under $5,000 and taken into police custody, police said in a release.CrimeJul 24, 2023
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