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North Cowichan/Duncan
2025-02-26 07:56 PST
File # 2025-2556
On February 25, 2025 North Cowichan / Duncan RCMP arrested the second suspect involved in the alleged kidnapping investigation. This individual, a 34-year-old man of no fixed address is being held in custody and is set to appear in court on February 26, 2025. This incident is considered to be isolated and there is no further perceived risk to the public.
On February 19, 2025 North Cowichan Duncan RCMP were notified of a possible kidnapping incident near Queen’s Street in Duncan. It was reported that two men were seen on video assaulting and placing a third man into a vehicle.
Later the same day officers located the suspect vehicle while conducting patrols. One man was arrested and the vehicle was seized.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police actively working to identify the second suspect. The victim has been located safe.
On February 20, Jamie Peckett was charged with kidnapping, assault with a weapon, assault and possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose. He remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Cowichan Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.
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