Nanaimo police are hoping the public can help create a cross-country adventure for a cute and cuddly RCMP mascot.

The detachment鈥檚 community policing section is introducing Nanaimo Bear, a plush bear clad in red serge, and hopes travellers can help bring it with them across Canada, with Newfoundland being the final destination.

鈥淏ear will have a note attached to its thick fur, letting the public know about its journey and ultimate goal of travelling to Newfoundland,鈥� said Const. Gary O鈥橞rien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, in a press release. 鈥淏ear鈥檚 hashtag will be #NanaimoBear and selfies and stories of the journey are welcomed and encouraged.鈥�

Bear will first head to the RCMP鈥檚 Pacific Regional Training Centre in Chilliwack and it is hoped that Bear鈥檚 adventures will be documented through Facebook, Twitter and with the #NanaimoBear hashtag.

鈥淚f you are lucky to come across Bear sitting on the side of the road, at a local coffee shop, airport or wherever, please feel free to pick Bear up and have Bear join you in your travels,鈥� O鈥橞rien said. 鈥淏ear loves to get pictures taken but has a hard time taking selfies. So please help Bear out and share your experiences on Facebook and Twitter so that everyone can join in and share this amazing adventure.鈥�

E-mails and videos of Bear鈥檚 travels can be sent to Nanaimo RCMP at nanaimo_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Nanaimo RCMP can be followed on Facebook and Twitter through the @NanaimoRCMP accounts.

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