Police looking for witnesses after assault in Courtenay

Comox Valley RCMP is looking for witnesses after a man reported he was struck with a hammer
while walking in an alley in Courtenay.
The victim reported that he was walking in an alley behind the Canada Post office on Ryan Road
in Courtenay when he saw the suspect. The victim nodded at the suspect who then struck him
with a small hammer. The victim suffered minor injuries to his face and leg.
The suspect was last seen walking toward Ryan Road. He is described as being clean shaven in
his mid-twenties, slim build, and over 6 feet tall with brown shoulder length hair. He was
wearing dark coloured pants and a dark coloured jacket.
“Earlier this week, a similar assault was reported and investigators are certainly considering a
connection as they move forward with the investigation,” said Cst. Monika Terragni, Media
Relations Officer, Comox Valley RCMP. “We are asking anyone who was in the area between
12:30p.m. and 1:45p.m. to review their dashcam or surveillance footage and call police right
away with any information” she added.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Comox Valley RCMP at (250) 338-1321. If you wish
to make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online.

Comox Valley RCMP
2021-4271