David Robert Hope has been arrested, charged and remains in custody following disturbing allegations he attempted to break into a south Nanaimo home while committing an indecent act. (file photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW staff

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Prowler accused of indecent act outside Nanaimo home

Oct 20, 2025 | 1:38 PM

NANAIMO — A man has been arrested and charged following allegations he tried to open a home’s window while committing an indecent act.

The BC Prosecution Service approved charges of indecent act in a public place and break and entering with intent against 52-year-old David Robert Hope in relation to an incident on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 16.

Nanaimo RCMP reported in a news release that Hope, who’s from Duncan, tried to open an exterior window at a south Nanaimo home.

Hope remains in custody and has a court appearance scheduled for Thursday, Oct 23, in Nanaimo.

NanaimoNewsNOW is attempting to discern if Nanaimo RCMP believe there is a link between this incident and other prowler incidents in Nanaimo.

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