Nanaimo RCMP are asking for help finding a man wanted on several firearm related warrants.
32 year old, Alexander Howell is wanted after he is said to have entered a local pub and was seen with a firearm in late-October. Police were told that at one point, he entered into an altercation with an individual, produced the handgun and pointed it. No shots were fired and Howell left in a vehicle.
He was located and arrested in November, then later released on conditions.
“Since that time he failed to appear in Nanaimo Provincial Court and as a result, the warrants were issued,” “The warrants issued are for Use of an Imitation Firearms, Carry a Concealed Weapon and Assault with a weapon.”
Police describe him as:
- An Indigenous man
- 5-foot-10, 180 pounds
- With black hair and brown eyes
- Has a neck tattoo of a rose
If you have nay information, you’re asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP on their non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.
