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Alleged domestic violence offender evades police custody in Campbell River

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RCMP have been unable to capture a man accused of domestic violence and robbery after a report was called in on Tuesday.

At around 4:30 p.m. on June 9, Campbell River RCMP responded to reports of domestic violence and robbery near the Evergreen and Masters Road.

Reports indicated that the suspect, a man, had fled on foot which led to an extensive search involving an RCMP K9 unit. Officers also used road blocks and stopped vehicles to see if the suspect was fleeing in a car.

“The individual did not pose a threat to the general public in the area, but in cases of domestic violence it is always our intent to apprehend a suspect as soon as possible,” said Cst. Maury Tyre in a statement.

“The public was very patient and cooperative and it was greatly appreciated.”

However officers were unable to find him, and it is believed that he may have escaped in a vehicle that had been parked nearby before police arrived.

While the suspect’s name has not been released “for privacy reasons”, police ask that the public look out for a black 2008 BMW 323 I, with BC Licence Plate JL071R.

Anyone who sees this vehicle is asked to contact Campbell River RCMP at 250-286-6221.

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Brishti Basu
Former Senior Staff Writer and Content Manager at Victoria Buzz.

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