FRIDAY UPDATE:

Richmond RCMP have located Woon Chan

RICHMOND RCMP are actively searching for a male being monitored by BC Corrections who allegedly removed his ankle monitoring bracelet. Woon Chan was last seen in the area of Minoru Boulevard and Firbridge Way.

BC Corrections monitoring contacted Richmond RCMP at approximately 3:51 p.m. on Thursday, January 21 after Chan’s bracelet reportedly went off-line.

Richmond RCMP officers flooded the area and located the ankle bracelet but, despite extensive efforts to locate him Chan remains at large.

Chan is believed to pose a risk to the public.

Chan is described as:

· Asian male

· 57 years old

· 5’6

· 130 pounds

· Slender build

· Short black hair

· Brown eyes

Chan was last seen wearing:

· A white jacket

· Black sweat pants

“We urge anyone who may have information on Chan’s whereabouts to call police,” says Cpl. Kenneth Lau, Richmond RCMP Media Relations Officer. “If you see him do not approach him and call 9-1-1 immediately.”

Richmond Watch General Investigation Services have conduct of this file.

Anyone with information regarding Chan’s whereabouts is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2021-1956. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).