Woman headbutted in assault at mall, Nanaimo RCMP say

Mounties in Nanaimo are looking for a man who allegedly kicked a dog and headbutted a woman during an incident at a mall last week.

Officers were called to North Town Center Mall around 7:30 p.m. on June 16 for reports of an assault, the Nanaimo RCMP said in a news release.

“A woman’s dog, which was off leash, ran aggressively at a male and his leashed dog. The male stepped in to prevent his dog from getting hurt and kicked the woman’s dog,” the statement from the detachment said.

“The woman tried to intervene, and the male pushed her to the ground. The woman got up, facing the male and he struck her head with his head, causing her to crumple to the ground.”

Witnesses told police the man fled the scene in pursuit of his dog, which is described as medium-sized and white with black spots.

The RCMP is trying to identify the man, describing him as white, between 35 and 45 years old, with a “stocky build” and short dark hair. At the time of the alleged assault he was wearing a red shirt and tan shorts, police added.

Anyone with information is urged to call 250-754-2345.