Frozen pizza was among several items stolen from a Lantzville residence during an early morning home invasion just north of Nanaimo. Police are looking for a heavy-set suspect and an accomplice following a Saturday robbery. More from the RCMP:
A homeowner in Lantzville had a rude awakening recently when he literally came face to face with thieves in the process of robbing his home. The incident occurred sometime between 05:30 AM and 6 AM on Saturday March 8, 2025, in Lower Lantzville on the water side.
The homeowner, a man in his late 80’s, told police he heard noises and when he got up to investigate he ran into an adult man and woman outside his bedroom.
“He immediately yelled at them. They immediately dropped what they were carrying then turned and ran from the house,” said R/Cst Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP. “The home owner commented that from their reaction it appeared they didn’t think anyone would be home.”
The home owner got dressed and tried to call the police but found that his home telephone was not working. It was later determined that the phone line had been tampered with. He made his way to his neighbours who called the police for him. Officers attended a short time later. Patrols were made but the suspects were not located.
Investigators determined that thieves used a pry bar to gain entry to the garage and home, and that the items taken consisted of a portable Coleman camp stove, three frozen pizzas and a black pellet gun.
Limited description of the suspects was provided other than the man was heavy set. If anyone has information on this incident, please contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.
Dave Mantin