Nanaimo RCMP

• ‘Suspicious’ fire displaces 20 Nanaimo residents at condo building

  The fire started in a dumpster around 7 a.m. on Saturday, which quickly spread to a condo building on Prideaux Street, according to firefighters.

  Fire

  Sep 18
  
• String of suspicious Nanaimo fires renews public safety concerns

  The 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.

  Fire

  Aug 28
  
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• 10-year-old in serious condition after hit by 2 cars on Vancouver Island

  On Thursday, Nanaimo RCMP said a boy was struck around 4:45 p.m. near the intersection of Howard Ave. and Nova Street.

  Canada

  Aug 25
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• Timeline established for suspect driver in fatal Nanaimo crash

  A timeline has now been established by police for the suspect driver before the fatal crash, and investigators are turning to the public for help.

  Crime

  Jul 28
• Weapons seized, man charged after back-to-back Nanaimo gun incidents

  Nanaimo RCMP seized an airsoft pistol and a flare gun that was modified to fire 22-calibre bullets. Both are slated to be destroyed.

  Crime

  Jul 27
• Missing Nanaimo man found within a day of public alert

  He had not been seen or heard from since July 21 but was known to visit trails that led to the ocean around his neighbourhood in Nanaimo.

  Canada

  Jul 26
• Caught on video: Alleged B.C. thieves balance TV box on top of getaway car

  A 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.

  Crime

  Jul 24
• ‘Self-defence’: Charge stayed against man accused in Nanaimo homeless camp shooting

  Prosecutors won't move ahead with a charge against a man in a March shooting outside a Nanaimo homeless camp, saying evidence suggests he was acting in self defence.

  Crime

  Jul 19
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• Mounties ‘urgently’ looking for witnesses in Nanaimo brush fire arson investigation

  Police were called to the area of Northfield Road and the Nanaimo Parkway just before noon to multiple witness reports a man was setting fires on walking trails.

  Crime

  Jul 5
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• 10 German shepherd puppies stolen from Nanaimo, B.C. home

  The owner of the puppies told police that her daughter was awoken by a noise in the backyard and went out to their deck to investigate.

  Crime

  Jun 28