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A 20-year-old Nanaimo man is wanted on an arrest warrant after he allegedly confined, assaulted, and threatened a woman in his home for about 15 hours.

Tyler Eric Koch is wanted on charges of assault, uttering threats, unlawful confinement, and breach of an existing probation order.

On Monday January 9th, police say Koch held an 18-year-old woman in his north Nanaimo home where he reportedly kicked, punched, and threatened her.

Police said the ordeal ended after Koch told the woman she could leave, and after she left she contacted the police.

“She received numerous injuries during the ordeal but did not require hospitalization,” said police.

They do not know where Koch is at this time, but do consider him dangerous and say he could be in possession of a knife.

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He is described as 6ft 1″, weighing 230 pounds, with brown eyes and short brown hair.

If anyone sees him or knows where he is, do not approach him, but call 911 immediately.

For those wishing to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).