UPDATE:
Nanaimo RCMP has announced that at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20th, the two suspects were arrested in connection to a stabbing that occurred earlier in the day.
The suspects were located, police were alerted to their whereabouts and they were taken into custody without incident.
Nanaimo RCMP say that they were located by utilizing the members of various plain clothes units and police dog services.
“Our officers remain committed to maintaining community safety and will continue to work proactively with partner agencies to address criminal activity,” said Officer Donovan Tait, Nanaimo RCMP.
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Nanaimo RCMP are seeking information from the public on two potential suspects in a stabbing incident early Friday morning.
At approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, March 20th, a man was stabbed near the intersection of Prideaux Street and Old Victoria Road.
Police say the intersection and surrounding streets were closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic while investigators assess the scene and gather evidence.
One man was transported to hospital for medical treatment, but as of this publication, his condition is unknown.
The first suspect is described as a tall Caucasian man who was wearing a green hoodie and may have a face or neck tattoo.
The second suspect is described as a Caucasian woman, standing around 5’0” to 5’2” tall, wearing a camouflage jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or motorists who were in the area and may have dash camera footage from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., are asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP at (250) 754-2345.
More to come as information becomes available.
