Tofino man sentenced for sex offences on Port Alberni youth

March 31, 2026 - Port Alberni, British Columbia
From: Port Alberni RCMP

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On Friday March 28th, 2026, Loki Tchir was sentenced to 9 1/2 years for multiple sex offences on youth in Port Alberni. Tchir met minors online and travelled to Port Alberni from Tofino multiple times to commit his offences. 

Port Alberni RCMP began an investigation into TCHIR in early 2025; investigators worked swiftly to get Tchir into custody and obtained search warrants for his cellphone, and a residential address where offences occurred. 

Tchir's charges include Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and 4 counts of Sexual Interference of a Person Under 16 years. 

"There were many distressing aspects to this investigation including the scope of this man's offences and access to minors that began with online communication." - said Corporal Aaron Aasen

Tchir's sentence includes in-part, a 15 year restriction post his release on his employment, communication with anyone under 16 years and  internet and social media use, attending public spaces where anyone under the age of 16 years are expected.

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"There were many distressing aspects to this investigation including the scope of this man's offences and access to minors that began with online communication." - said Corporal Aaron Aasen

Corporal Aaron Aasen

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