Surrey RCMP seek public’s help to identify South Asian suspect in shooting incident

The suspect. Photo: RCMP

SURREY RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an ongoing investigation.

On February 18, at 2 a.m., police responded a report of a suspicious circumstance near the 13300 block of 89A Avenue after receiving a report of shots fired. Officers attended the area and made extensive patrols, but did not locate any suspicious activity.

Later that morning, at 11:30 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a report of damage to a residence in the 13300-block of 88 Avenue. Officers located evidence consistent with a shots-fired incident. No injuries were reported.

The Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit (GIU) took conduct of the investigation. Images of a suspect have been obtained, and after exhausting all investigative avenues, investigators are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspect.

The suspect is described as follows:

  • South Asian man, medium build
  • Black shaggy hair
  • Black trimmed beard
  • Long-sleeve sweatshirt
  • Jogging pants
  • Wearing a backpack with reflective stipes

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, or if you wish to remain anonymous, by calling 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca. Quote file number 2024-23553