Victoria Police are searching for a man who broke parole conditions and has a history of violent crime.
In a statement on Wednesday evening, the police department said 40-year-old Jason Soukochoff is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after violating his parole conditions.
Police say he has an extensive violent criminal history including robberies targeting the elderly. Soukochoff’s parole location was Nanaimo but investigators believe he may be in Victoria.
He is described as a white man standing 6’2″ tall, weighing 260 lbs and has short dark brown hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone who sees him is asked not to approach him and call 911.
Those with information on his whereabouts can call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
