Manhunt sparks public plea from RCMP

By Kyra Hoggan

 The West Kootenay RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Christopher Robert Mark.

Mark is currently wanted for three counts of trafficking cocaine. He is also wanted for breach of his recognizance on two occasions relating to this investigation. In addition, Mark is wanted for one count of public mischief.

 

Mark is male, Caucasian, with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing 5' 11” and weighing 209 pounds (as of October 2009).

 

Warrants of Arrest have been issued against Mark in both B.C. and Alberta.

 

“Recent information indicates Mark is living somewhere in Calgary ...and is working at a roofing company there,” said RCMP Staff Sgt. Dan Seibel. “Mark is aware of his outstanding warrants of arrest and has indicated he will attempt to avoid arrest.”

 

Seibel said Mark is considered violent. If you see him, please contact police immediately and DO NOT approach him.

 

Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact Sgt. Mike Wicentowich or Cpl. Darryl Orr of the Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment General Investigation Section at 250-364-2566 or 250-368-2187.

 

Or phone CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS. (Callers for CRIMESTOPPERS do not have to provide their identities and may be eligible for a reward).