Police renew appeal to locate wanted person

November 10, 2026 - Nanaimo, British Columbia
From: Nanaimo RCMP

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File # 2025-22645

The Nanaimo RCMP is once again asking for the public's assistance in locating 58-year-old Dereck Paul, who is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for Break and Enter. This is the second public appeal for information regarding Paul's whereabouts. Despite ongoing efforts by investigators, he has not yet been located.

The charge stems from an incident that occurred in Nanaimo in July 2025, where it is alleged PAUL broke into a Nanaimo car dealership on Kenworth Road.

Dereck Paul is described as:

• Indigenous male
• 58 years old
• 5'5" (165 cm)
• Approximately 180 lbs (82 kg)
• Long black and grey hair
• Brown eyes

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Dereck Paul is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.

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