Powell River RCMP looking for 32-year-old man accused of sex offences

Police in Powell River are looking for the public's help in their search for Kasimir Tora Tyabji-Sandana, 32, who is wanted onoutstanding warrantsfor charges of sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

Tyabji-Sandanais the son of Judi Tyabji, a former B.C. MLAwho was the youngest person to serve in that role when she was elected in 1991.

The charges dateback to 2016 in Powell River, according to police, and were sworn in court in July, 2020.

According to a police statement, Powell River RCMP have made contact withTyabji-Sandana'slocal family, who are aware of the outstanding warrantsbut don't know where he is.

In 2018,Tyabji-Sandanapleaded guilty toattempting to possess acetyl fentanyl, which is a less potent version of fentanyl.

He was givena conditional sentence of two years, less a day.

Powell River RCMP ask anyone who has information about his whereabouts to contact them at(604) 485-6255or call Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477.