Nanaimo RCMP Seek Help Identifying Break-and-Enter Suspect Caught on Camera at The Hook Restaurant November 1, File 2026-36587

Published: November 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT • Updated: November 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM PDT • 1 min read

NANAIMO, B.C. - November 6, 2026

Nanaimo RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a break-and-enter suspect caught on camera at The Hook restaurant on Boundary Crescent in the early morning of Sunday, November 1, 2026.

What happened at The Hook

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, the individual shown in the photo allegedly broke into The Hook restaurant, located at 1588 Boundary Crescent, and attempted to pry open the cash drawer. A maintenance worker heard a disturbance and confronted the suspect, who fled on foot in an unknown direction of travel. Nothing was taken. Investigators did locate forensic evidence believed to have been used in the break-in.

Recognize this person?

While the face of the suspect is obscured, investigators are hoping the public may recognize the individual based on their body type and clothing. At the time of the offence, the suspect was dressed entirely in black.

Anyone with information about the suspect or this incident is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and quote file 2026-36587.

(Source: Nanaimo RCMP, November 2026)