Man wanted by the Quadra RCMP, actively evading police

Heavy-set man with a grey beard wears a grey scarf and toque.
Mariano (Mario) De Rose is described as heavy set, with a grey beard. Photo courtesy of the Quadra RCMP.
Loni Taylor - CKTZ - Cortes IslandBC | 06-06-2022
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A former resident of Cortes Island is wanted by RCMP for uttering threats against a person and against property. 

Last week, Quadra Island RCMP released a statement regarding Mariano (AKA Mario) DeRose, who relocated to Quadra Island over two years ago. Const. Rebekah Draht confirmed with CKTZ on June 6 that the RCMP has not yet found De Rose. 

The official RCMP media release states the following:

"Quadra RCMP are looking to locate Mariano Mario De Rose. De Rose is wanted on one count of uttering threats against a person and one count of uttering threats against property. De Rose is believed to be staying on Quadra Island but is actively evading police. De Rose is described as:

  • 185 cm (6'1)
  • 104 kg (229lbs)
  • Heavy set
  • Grey beard
  • Brown eyes

If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of De Rose, please contact the Quadra RCMP at (250) 285-3631 or your local detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit their web site at www.crimestoppers.ca. They are open 24/7. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display and calls are not traced or recorded. You do not have to give your name, address or telephone number and you do not need to testify in court. If your information leads to an arrest or charge you may be eligible for a cash award of up to $2000.00."

Released by Cst. Rebekah Draht, Media Relations Officer, Quadra Island RCMP

Office: 250-285-3631
Fax: 250-285-2053
Email: Rebekah.DRAHT@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

 

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