An arrest warrant has been issued for a 25-year-old Ladysmith man following the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Nanaimo.
Nanaimo RCMP reported the incident took place Feb. 12, along the railway tracks near Hecate Street, behind the Islamic Cultural Centre.
The warrant is out for Kynan James Krogel, described by police as a white man, six-foot-one and approximately 180 pounds. He has light brown hair, blue eyes and often sports a blond beard, which he recently shaved off.
Police say Krogel should not be approached. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should call 911, the RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, text 274637, keyword Nanaimo. Anonymous tips can also be made online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.