Nanaimo RCMP are looking for a suspicious male after he allegedly followed two young girls walking on Walbank Rd. near Sechelt Dr. on Thursday, Oct. 15, with the teens running to a nearby home for help. (Image Credit: Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
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Girls seek help after suspicious north Nanaimo encounter
Oct 16, 2026 | 1:23 PM
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NANAIMO — Police in Nanaimo are crediting two girls for their bravery and quick thinking following an “uncomfortable encounter” with an unknown male.
Nanaimo RCMP said on Thursday, Oct. 15, just before 3 p.m. the girls, aged 12 and 13, were walking on Walbank Rd., near Sechelt Dr., when they passed an unknown male who began quickly walking in their direction.
The girls, feeling concerned, ran to a nearby home and asked for help from the person inside.
The homeowner came outside and saw the suspicious male, who then left the area.
