Brian Sutherland is wanted by Nanaimo RCMP and is considered violent. (submitted/Nanaimo RCMP)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

WANTED

Violent offender wanted by Nanaimo RCMP after attempted home break-in

Feb 22, 2021 | 2:42 PM

NANAIMO — Local mounties are looking to track down a man accused of trying to smash his way into a south Nanaimo home.

Police said 31-year-old Brian Sutherland is wanted for uttering threats and mischief following an incident on Thursday, Feb. 18.

Sutherland is accused of breaking the front door and smashing the window of a home. The owner was home at the time and said Sutherland became violent when she refused to let him in.

According to the woman, Sutherland kicked the front door and threw a ceramic tile through a side window.

Sutherland fled the scene before police arrived and a Police Service Dog was unable to track a scent from the home.

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He is described at 5’7″, 180 pounds with a tattoo of a ‘death cross’ on his right arm. The supplied picture by Nanaimo RCMP is recent.

Police said Sutherland is of no fixed address and is considered violent.

If you know where he is, or have any further information, contact Nanaimo RCMP at 250 754 2345 and quote file # 2021-5924.

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