An arrest has been made in regards to an attempted abduction that occurred in Cedar in June.
Twenty-year-old Cameron Alexander Compton of Nanaimo has been charged in the attempted abduction of a 17-year-old female on June 11 in rural Cedar, according to a press release from the Nanaimo RCMP. The female had stopped her car to help some kittens cross the road. While attempting to herd the kittens, Compton allegedly arrived on scene, assaulted her then attempted to drag her back to his car, according to the RCMP.
On Oct. 9, members of the Nanaimo RCMP Serious Crime Unit arrested Compton at his home and took him into custody.
He has been charged with attempted kidnapping, forcible confinement, choking to overcome, aggravated assault and possession of stolen property under $5,000.
This incident garnered significant local and provincial attention, according to the RCMP.
“The resulting media coverage lead to numerous tips from the general public and assisted with moving the investigation forward,” stated the press release. “The tips, along with strong investigative skills provided by the Serious Crime Unit and supported by other plain clothes units and forensic officers, lead to Compton’s arrest and his remand into custody.”
Compton appeared in Nanaimo Provincial Court Oct. 14 and has been remanded until Tuesday, Oct. 28
The victim has been notified and is moving forward with the support of many friends and family.
“The investigators assigned to the case would like to extend their sincere appreciation to not only the general public but all media outlets for their collective assistance with the investigation,” Const. Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP said in the press release.
