Shaun Richard Funk remains one of BC's most wanted men, after Canada Wide Warrants for his arrest were issued on Friday, November 6th, 2009.  These warrants stem from extensive investigations into two separate incidents in Squamish and Ladysmith, BC.  The Squamish incident occurred on August 28th, 2009, where a 39 year old woman was held against her will, sexually assaulted in Squamish, and then transported to Burnaby and sexually assaulted again. The Ladysmith incident occurred on September 26th, 2009, where a woman in her 50's was sexually assaulted by a man who broke in to her home.

Yesterday, November 17th, 2009, RCMP Investigators on Vancouver Island received information which raised the possibility that Shaun Funk may now be in Regina, Saskatchewan.  This information was immediately passed on to the Regina Police Service.  The Regina Police Service released a media advisory at 6:00 pm last night, to advise the public of this new information.

"Investigators are always conscious of the fact that the people we pursue will listen to radio reports, read newspapers, and watch tv newscasts.  For that reason, we will not be releasing details of why we believe FUNK may be in Regina", states Cpl. Darren Lagan of the Vancouver Island RCMP.  Since being identified as our primary suspect, we have worked hard to track and locate him.  Those efforts are paying off, and we believe it is only a matter of time before he is in police custody."

RCMP and Regina Police Service Investigators continue to work closely with one another.  Both police forces are requesting the public's continued support in locating Shaun Funk.

Shaun Richard FUNK is described as:

• Caucasian male
• 35 years old
• Brown hair
• Brown eyes
• Approx. 5' 8" - 5' 10" tall
• Approx. 150 lbs.
• Slim build
• FUNK has tribal art tattoos on his upper right arm and a noticeable mole on the right side of his chin. 

Media enquiries related to RCMP investigations, and media release, should be directed to Cpl. Darren Lagan at 250-213-5944.

To view the Regina Police Service media release, click here
 

BACKGROUND:

Squamish incident: In the early morning hours of August 28th, 2009, the RCMP received a report of a kidnapping and sexual assault that began in Squamish, BC and ended in Burnaby, BC. The male suspect drove the victim to a wooded area in Squamish, where he sexually assaulted her repeatedly. The suspect then drove to the Vancouver area, where he sexually assaulted her again. The suspect withdrew cash from the victim’s bank account by an ATM, before driving her to north Burnaby and fleeing on foot.

Ladysmith incident: At 3:30 am on the morning of September 26th, 2009, on Malone Road in Ladysmith, a woman awakened to find a man in her bedroom. She was physically, and sexually assaulted by the man, before he fled the residence.

Background information on FUNK: FUNK is originally from Manitoba and has previously resided in Alberta. FUNK’s current whereabouts are unknown, but he has been known to stay at campgrounds. FUNK is known to have a crack cocaine habit. He has been known to attend bars and restaurants where he runs a tab for food and drinks, and then attempts to leave without paying his bill.

Click on the following links for previous media releases on these offenses:

Squamish Incident: Release #1  Release #2  Release #3
Ladysmith Incident: Release #1  Release #2  Release #3  Release #4  Release #5
 

Released by

Darren A. Lagan, Cpl.
Senior Media Relations Officer
Island District RCMP
2881 Nanaimo Street, Victoria, B.C.
Office: 250-380-6174
Cell: 250-213-5944
Fax: 250-380-6256
Email: bcrcmp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca