File # 2009-3304 2009-11-06 19:31 PST

RCMP in both Ladysmith and Squamish are seeking the public's assistance in locating 35 year old Shaun Richard FUNK.  FUNK is wanted on two Canada Wide warrants for sexual assault (x2), kidnapping, robbery, and break and enter.

These warrants stem from extensive investigations into two separate incidents in Squamish and Ladysmith, BC. As a result of evidence gathered throughout these investigations, Shaun FUNK has been identified as a suspect in both.

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.

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. 

FUNK is being considered as a suspect in other offenses on Vancouver Island.  Police urge anyone with information on FUNK's whereabouts to contact 9-1-1 immediately. 

"We need the public's support to find this individual who poses a high risk to public safety.  If you know the whereabouts of Shaun FUNK, call your local police immediately", states Cpl. Darren Lagan of the Vancouver Island RCMP.

For media inquiries related to the Squamish investigation, please contact Sgt. Peter Thiessen at 604-614-6177.

For media inquiries related to the Ladysmith investigation, please contact Cpl. Darren Lagan at 250-213-5944.

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:

 

Released by

Darren A. Lagan, Cpl.
Communications Officer
Island District RCMP
2881 Nanaimo Street, Victoria, B.C.
Office: 250-380-6174
Fax: 250-380-6264
Email: ediv_internet_webmaster@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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