Surrey RCMP investigating suspicious occurrence involving a possible firearm

SURREY RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in the investigation of a suspicious occurrence.

On May 13 (Monday) at approximately 12:30 a.m., an individual reported to police that they observed what they believed to be a firearm laying on the roadway being picked up by a person in a dark coloured SUV. This suspicious occurrence occurred a few hours earlier near 16th Avenue and the Highway 99 on ramp.

Police officers attended the area and conducted patrols and neighbourhood inquiries, canvassing for witnesses and video surveillance.

Investigators have not confirmed that a firearm was involved in this occurrence, and are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or  www.solvecrime.ca