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Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant believed to be in Victoria

Victoria police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant who is believed to be in the city. Stephen Blackwater, 44, is wanted for suspension of his day parole.
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Victoria police are looking for Stephen Blackwater, 44, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. VIA VICPD

Victoria police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant who is believed to be in the city.

Stephen Blackwater, 44, is wanted for suspension of his day parole. He is serving a sentence of over two years for counts that include possession of property obtained by crime, breaking-and-entering, theft over $5,000 and breach of a probation order.

He is described as Indigenous, five-foot-four and about 140 pounds with short dark hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who sees Blackwater is asked to call 911. Call Victoria police at 250-995-7654, extension 1, with information on his whereabouts or report anonymously to Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

jbell@timescolonist.com