Bolo’s #4 suspect is escaped killer Rabih Alkhalil

THE Bolo Program announced this Tuesday an update of its Top 25 as well as a new initiative aimed at encouraging Canadians to be on the lookout for Canada’s Top 25 Most Wanted Fugitives.

Bolo’s #4 suspect was revealed to be Rabih Alkhalil, wanted for murder and being unlawfully at large. A reward of up to $100,000 was announced for any information leading to Alkhalil’s arrest.

CFSEU-BC is working in collaboration with the RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC) Pacific Region to search for Alkhalil due to his criminal sophistication and international reach.

During Tuesday’s news conference, Bolo Executive Director Max Langlois announced a new initiative on Bolo’s website — boloprogram.org — called the Bolo Lineup. The Bolo Lineup is an online contest aimed at incentivising Canadians to be on the lookout for the wanted fugitives. Any Canadian resident aged 18 or older may participate in this initiative by identifying wanted fugitives in a series of lineups. Participants will have a chance to collect one of 100 prizes, including a $10,000 travel voucher, computers, gaming consoles, tablets, and gift cards.

“The Bolo Program is incentivizing members of the public to be on the lookout not only today, but in the days, weeks, and months to come,” Langlois said. “How? By taking a portion of the money we usually spend on these flashy media campaigns and using it to reward people not only for calling in the right tip, but for, quite simply, keeping their attention on the campaign.”

“CFSEU-BC have worked closely with partner agencies like The Bolo Program to reach members of the public who may have information on whereabouts, assisting in the capture of Canadas “Most Wanted.” CFSEU-BC and our policing partners at RCMP FSOC Pacific Region, will not stop until we catch those wanted for violent crimes,” said Assistant Commissioner Manny Mann, CFSEU-BC’s Chief Officer. “With the assistance of the BOLO Program, police agencies, and the public, we will be able to bring them before the courts so they can stand trial and be held accountable for the harm they’ve caused.”

Thanks to Crime Stoppers programs, the Top 25 list allows tipsters to remain anonymous not only while sharing information, but also while collecting their rewards, all without ever speaking to an investigator.

“With Crime Stoppers, you remain anonymous. Criminals don’t,” Toronto Crime Stoppers Chair Sean Sportun said. “Together, we can create safer communities right across Canada, and help those who have been hurt by these crimes take the next steps forward in their most unfortunate journeys.”

For information on each case, visit boloprogram.org.

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