Date: Monday, March 20, 2023

File: 23-9187

Victoria, BC – Thanks to tips from members of the public, officers have identified a man who was the subject of a suspect identification alert Friday.

Officers asked for assistance in identifying a suspect after he punched a restaurant patron in the face on Monday, March 13, 2023. Numerous tips came in from various members of the public, which led to officers identifying the man. Additional investigative steps are now underway.

If you have information about the man or the incident and have yet to speak with officers, please call the VicPD Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1.

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