A former Vernon man has been given a dubious distinction.
Arnold Louette Alexis, 62, has been named one of B.C.’s 10 most wanted suspects by the RCMP in relation to an attempted murder 32 years ago.
“We would like to see justice served,” said Gord Molendyk, Vernon RCMP spokesman.
“We have a warrant for his arrest.”
On Nov. 25, 1978, police responded to a report of a domestic violence complaint in South Vernon.
A woman — Alexis’ common-law spouse — was found lying in the balcony of her home. She had been stabbed several times in the forehead and back area.
An eight-inch butcher knife was found at the scene.
Three witnesses claim to have observed Alexis commit the stabbing, but he fled the scene and has never been seen since.
He may have possibly moved to Omak, Wash. and police say Alexis is known to have re-entered Canada occasionally via the Osoyoos border crossing.
A Canada-wide warrant was issued for Alexis in relation to the attempted murder of the woman, who recovered from her injuries and is still alive today.
“Officers have been active on the case,” said Molendyk.
“They have been in contact with authorities in the U.S. but they can’t pin him down. He may be using an assumed name.”
Alexis is described as an aboriginal male, about five-foot-seven and 190 pounds at the time of the incident.
He has black hair and brown eyes, as well as a scar on the top of his left hand. He has a gold tooth on the front upper row of his teeth.
The other individuals on the RCMP’s 10 most wanted list are being sought for offences ranging from homicide and drugs to fraud.
“We want the community to know who these people are, and to remind the public if they see them not to approach, but to call police right away.” said Insp. Tim Shields, senior spokesperson for the RCMP.
“We also want to send these 10 wanted people a message: The public are now watching for you as well, and you have nowhere to run and hide.”
For a list of B.C.’s most wanted, go to http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/bc/most_wanted-eng.htm.
Anyone with information about these individuals, is asked to call their local police or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).