NANAIMO, B.C. - The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate Antonio Charlie-Matias, 26, who is wanted on warrants for assault, uttering threats, and a series of court-order breaches.
Police said in a news release issued Monday, October 26, 2026, that investigators have been unable to locate Charlie-Matias despite ongoing efforts, and warrants have now been issued for his arrest under Files # 2026-12140 and 2026-12209.
What he is wanted on
Charlie-Matias is wanted on the following charges:
- Assault
- Uttering threats (3 counts)
- Failure to comply with a court order (3 counts)
- Breach of a probation order
The charges have not been proven in court.
The allegations
Police say the substantive charges stem from allegations in late April 2026, when Charlie-Matias allegedly assaulted and uttered threats toward family members. The allegations that he failed to comply with court orders extend from April to September 2026.
What he looks like
Police describe Antonio Charlie-Matias as:
- Indigenous man, 26 years old
- 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) tall, 82 kg (180 lbs)
- Black hair, brown eyes
The photograph released by the detachment, shown in full below, is a recent image of Charlie-Matias, police said. His long, curly black hair is his most distinctive feature.
How to help
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Antonio Charlie-Matias is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and quote Files # 2026-12140 and 2026-12209.
Public tips drive Nanaimo appeals
Warrant appeals like this one depend on the public recognizing the person from the released photograph. The Nanaimo detachment regularly turns to residents for help identifying or locating wanted people, and tips from those appeals are often what allows officers to make an arrest after their own efforts to locate someone have come up short.
Source: Nanaimo RCMP news release, October 26, 2026.
