Victoria police have issued a Canada‑wide arrest warrant for a 30‑year‑old man who left his designated housing facility in the city without permission on the evening of Sept. 15.
Man wanted for being unlawfully at large
The Victoria Police Department identified the man as Tristan Whitestone and said Tuesday that a warrant has been issued for him after he was deemed unlawfully at large. Whitestone is serving a federal sentence of nearly 2½ years for multiple convictions, according to police information released with his photo.
Police listed a number of historical convictions associated with the federal sentence: break and enter to steal a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, assault‑intentional, use of force, obstruction of a peace officer, failure to attend court and two counts of flight from police.
How Whitestone is described
VicPD provided physical details and identifiable features to assist the public. He is described as being 5 ft. 7 in. and weighing 210 lb. He has black hair and brown eyes, with several tattoos, including on his neck and forearms.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tristan Whitestone |
| Age | 30 |
| Height | 5 ft. 7 in. |
| Weight | 210 lb. |
| Hair / Eyes | Black hair / Brown eyes |
| Distinguishing marks | Tattoos on neck and forearms |
Public safety guidance
Police urged anyone who spots Whitestone to call emergency services immediately and to avoid confronting him themselves.
Anyone who spots him is asked to call 911 and not approach him.
- Do not attempt to approach or detain the individual.
- Note the location, direction of travel and any vehicle details if safe to do so.
- Contact 911 to report sightings; for non‑urgent information contact VicPD’s non‑emergency line.
The notice did not specify the location of the designated housing facility he left, nor did it provide information about any alleged activities in Victoria since his departure. The Canada‑wide warrant reflects that investigators consider him unlawfully at large from a court‑ordered or supervised arrangement.
Community implications
For neighbourhoods with supportive‑housing facilities and designated residences, incidents of a resident leaving without permission can raise immediate concerns about safety, supervision and the resourcing of provincial and federal correctional arrangements. Victoria has a mix of municipal supports and provincial programs intended to connect people in custody or under supervision with appropriate housing; police involvement tends to increase when someone is reported missing from a supervised setting.
VicPD’s public appeal is routine in cases where a person serving a sentence is not where they are required to be. The force’s message is clear: authorities want the public’s help but prefer that potential encounters be handled by trained officers.
Anyone with information about Whitestone’s whereabouts is asked to call 911. Additional tips or non‑urgent information can be provided to VicPD through its regular contact channels.
