Nanaimo RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify a male who allegedly assaulted another male in the parking lot of a gas station.
The incident occurred at around 10:30 pm on Saturday, April 25th, in the parking lot of the Gas N Go located at the intersection of Morden Road and the Trans Canada Highway in Nanaimo.
The victim told police that he and his friend drove to the business to purchase lotto tickets, and that as he was walking towards the business, he noticed a piece of garbage lying on the ground.
He then proceeded to pick up the piece of garbage, and placed it in the back of a nearby Nissan pickup.
There was a passenger in the pickup at the time, who took exception to this and charged at the victim, then proceeded to punch him in the head multiple times.
Police say the victim claimed the confrontation lasted a few minutes until the suspect returned to the Nissan and sped off.
Paramedics and police attended the scene, and the victim was later treated at the Nanaimo hospital for a possible broken nose.
The suspect is described as a 25-35 year old Caucasian male, heavy set with dark hair and a beard.
At the time of the incident, he was wearing white shorts, dark shoes and a dark coloured golf shirt.
Anyone who has information on this incident is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.
