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Arrest Warrant Issued For 21-Year-Old Surrey Man ANHAD SINGH VIRK Following Stabbing

Darpan News Desk, 31 Jan, 2019 06:56 PM

An arrest warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old Surrey man Anhad Singh Virk wanted in connection with a stabbing that sent another man to hospital on Dec. 13, 2018

The stabbing, which occurred outside of a business in the 13400-block 72nd Avenue, shortly after 5 p.m., resulted in serious injuries to a man in his 50s. The suspect fled the scene prior to police being called.

Police believe this incident was a targeted attack.

Warrant issued for 21-year-old Anhad Virk in relation to a stabbing December 13, 2018 in Newton (134 St/72 Ave). If you have info on his whereabouts give us or @SolveCrime a call. Do not approach him, call 911. pic.twitter.com/cF0xt6Dy6O
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) January 30, 2019

The Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit advanced the investigation and on January 25, the BC Prosecution Service approved charges, including attempted murder, against 21-year-old Anhad Singh Virk, of Surrey.

An arrest warrant has been issued, and police are now seeking help from the public to locate Virk.

Virk is described as a South Asian man, six-feet tall, 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Virk is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact CrimeStoppers if you wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca

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