NANAIMO — Police are looking for a man who no-showed for court in response to a serious stabbing iin Nanaimo’s north end, resulting in an aggravated assault charge.
A Nanaimo RCMP stated Shane Edward Steinhauer, 50, is accused of stabbing another person in north Nanaimo during an evening altercation on Friday, Oct. 9.
“During the incident, an adult man sustained serious injuries. Steinhauer left the area before police arrived. Despite ongoing efforts by investigators, Steinhauer has not been located,” Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien stated in a news release.
Nanaimo RCMP describe Steinhauer as a Caucasian male, standing 6,3′, and weighing 190 pounds with a tattoos on his neck, head, and left arm.
An arrest warrant for Steinhauer was approved by a judge on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
“If you see Steinhauer, do not approach but call 911. If you have information on his whereabouts, please call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 1-250-754-2345,” the release stated.
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