Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
File: 23-44417
Victoria, BC – Earlier this morning, Patrol officers arrested a man in a Santa suit with a fake beard, after receiving reports that he was seen with a gun.
Just before 10:30 a.m. today, Patrol officers responded to a report of a man waiving around a gun near the intersection of Douglas Street and Fort Street.
A short time later, officers found the male sitting on a bench nearby and he was arrested without incident. Officers determined he had an outstanding warrant for uttering threats and is being held in custody to appear in court.
As the investigation related to the firearm is still ongoing, further details cannot be shared at this time.
Replica handgun seized
If you have information about this incident, or video footage, please call the E-Comm Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1.
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Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
File: 23-44417
Victoria, BC – Earlier this morning, Patrol officers arrested a man in a Santa suit with a fake beard, after receiving reports that he was seen with a gun.
Just before 10:30 a.m. today, Patrol officers responded to a report of a man waiving around a gun near the intersection of Douglas Street and Fort Street.
A short time later, officers found the male sitting on a bench nearby and he was arrested without incident. Officers determined he had an outstanding warrant for uttering threats and is being held in custody to appear in court.
As the investigation related to the firearm is still ongoing, further details cannot be shared at this time.
Replica handgun seized
If you have information about this incident, or video footage, please call the E-Comm Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1.
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We are seeking qualified candidates for both police officer and civilian positions. Thinking about a career in public service? VicPD is an equal-opportunity employer. Join VicPD and help us make Victoria and Esquimalt a safer community together.