Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect depicted in the attached photo. At approximately 5:30 AM on Sunday November 1, 2026, the individual shown, allegedly broke into The Hook restaurant, located at 1588 Boundary Crescent, and attempted to pry open the cash drawer. 

A maintenance worker heard a disturbance and confronted the suspect, who fled on foot in an unknown direction of travel. Nothing was taken. However, investigators did manage to locate evidence forensic evidence believed to have been used in the break in.

While the face of the suspect is obscured, investigators are hoping the public may recognize the individual based on their body type, and clothing. At the time of the offense, the suspect was dressed entirely in black.

Anyone with information about the suspect or this incident, is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.