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Oceanside RCMP believe a young child was assaulted near the intersection of the Alberni Hwy. and Dunbar Way on Wednesday, May 3 at 4:25 p.m. (Google Earth)
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2-year-old reportedly assaulted in Parksville, RCMP seek witnesses

May 5, 2023 | 3:53 PM

PARKSVILLE — Oceanside RCMP hope public tips advance an investigation into a disturbing report of a young child being assaulted in Parksville.

Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth says on Wednesday, May 3 at 4:25 p.m. near the intersection of the Alberni Hwy. and Dunbar Way, a two-year-old child is believed to have been assaulted by a caregiver.

Worth said police believe a motorist stopped to help but left before police got there.

“We don’t want people’s memories to fade into next week, we want to talk to you while your memories are still fresh,” Worth told NanaimoNewsNOW.