A suspect in a break-and-enter and assault in Qualicum Beach was seen fleeing the seen in a 2012 white Mitsubishi RVR (similar to this one) with a Saskatchewan licence plate: 336 LAH. — Courtesy Oceanside RCMP

A suspect in a break-and-enter and assault in Qualicum Beach was seen fleeing the seen in a 2012 white Mitsubishi RVR (similar to this one) with a Saskatchewan licence plate: 336 LAH. — Courtesy Oceanside RCMP

Neighbour assaulted after interrupting Parksville break-in

RCMP looking for white Mitsubishi after Oct. 11 incident

  • Oct. 12, 2018 12:00 a.m.

A neighbour in Qualicum Beach was assaulted on Thursday morning after interrupting a break-and-enter in progress.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 11, Oceanside RCMP were called about a break-and-enter in the 400 block of Judges Row. The male suspect fled the scene on foot before witnesses said he got into a 2012 white Mitsubishi RVR sort utility vehicle. The license plate, from Saskatchewan, is 336 LAH.

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Oceanside RCMP are asking for help identifying the vehicle and suspect, but warn the public not to approach it if they see it.

Call Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111, or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

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