An arrest warrant has been issued for 50-year-old Shane Edward Stenhauer in connection to a recent stabbing in Nanaimo's north end. This police-supplied photo is recent. (Image Credit: Nanaimo RCMP)
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Man wanted for Nanaimo stabbing
Oct 16, 2026 | 4:29 PM
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NANAIMO — Police are looking for a man who no-showed for court in response to a serious stabbing iin Nanaimo’s north end, resulting in an aggravated assault charge.
A Nanaimo RCMP stated Shane Edward Steinhauer, 50, is accused of stabbing another person in north Nanaimo during an evening altercation on Friday, Oct. 9.
“During the incident, an adult man sustained serious injuries. Steinhauer left the area before police arrived. Despite ongoing efforts by investigators, Steinhauer has not been located,” Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien stated in a news release.
Nanaimo RCMP describe Steinhauer as a Caucasian male, standing 6,3′, and weighing 190 pounds with a tattoos on his neck, head, and left arm.
