Overview

• On August 5, the Nanaimo RCMP released handout images of a man and his dog captured in a witness photo while soliciting public help to identify the suspect.
• The alleged abuse took place July 27 around 6:30 p.m. in the 200-block of Selby Road when a passerby saw the man punch and kick a German Shepherd cross.
• The suspect is described as approximately 5'11" and 175 pounds with tanned skin, dark hair in a ponytail, a mustache and a trimmed beard, and was carrying a skateboard.
• The dog is believed to be a black, tan and white German Shepherd cross with a white-tipped tail and was last seen walking southbound on Selby Road.
• Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at (250) 754-2345 and reference file number 25-23755.