Monday, June 29, 2026
ADVT 
National

Richmond RCMP say escapee poses potential risk

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 Jan, 2021 06:19 PM
  • Richmond RCMP say escapee poses potential risk

Police say a search is underway for a man who is believed to be a risk to the public and allegedly cut off his ankle monitoring bracelet while in Richmond, B.C.

A statement from Richmond RCMP says the monitoring bracelet worn by 57-year-old Woon Chan went off-line Thursday.

He was being monitored by BC Corrections staff who contacted Mounties when the signal was lost.

Police say officers "flooded" an area near Minoru Park and located the ankle bracelet but no trace of Chan.

The RCMP statement does not say why the 5-foot-6, 130-pound man is considered a risk.

It says Chan was last seen wearing a white jacket and black sweat pants and anyone who spots him should not approach and should immediately call 911.

MORE National ARTICLES

Quebec Muslims 'Need To Be Patient' In Face Of Rejections, Mosque Founder Says

Quebec Muslims 'Need To Be Patient' In Face Of Rejections, Mosque Founder Says
Members of the diocese of Trois-Rivieres, Que., located along the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec City, sent a litany of angry and threatening emails to the parish. Others spoke out during public consultations held earlier in October.    

Quebec Muslims 'Need To Be Patient' In Face Of Rejections, Mosque Founder Says

Five Teens Wounded In Targeted Shooting, Toronto Police Look For Three Suspects: Chief

Five Teens Wounded In Targeted Shooting, Toronto Police Look For Three Suspects: Chief
Cleaners were removing large bloodstains splattered along the hallway of a Toronto residential building on Thursday following a shooting that sent five teenagers to hospital, some in critical condition.

Five Teens Wounded In Targeted Shooting, Toronto Police Look For Three Suspects: Chief

B.C. Climate Plan Improves Target Details, Transparency, Says Minister

George Heyman said the amendments to the Climate Change Accountability Act mandate more detailed tracking of the ongoing status of carbon reduction efforts and would establish an independent oversight body to monitor progress.    

B.C. Climate Plan Improves Target Details, Transparency, Says Minister

Wildlife Group Reminds Of Pollution Dangers After Pelican Hurt In B.C. Lake

BURNABY, B.C. - An endangered American white pelican faces a long recovery after being injured by some fishing line discarded in a British Columbia lake.    

Wildlife Group Reminds Of Pollution Dangers After Pelican Hurt In B.C. Lake

Overtime, Uniform Bans Proposed If Metro Vancouver Transit Strike Begins Friday

The union representing bus drivers and other transit staff across Metro Vancouver says if ongoing negotiations don't produce a deal by midnight Thursday, job action will begin with bans on overtime and uniforms.

Overtime, Uniform Bans Proposed If Metro Vancouver Transit Strike Begins Friday

WATCH Crown Prince of Bhangra Jazzy B Behind the Scenes with Canucks at Rogers Arena

From rehearsals straight through to the post-game party.    

WATCH Crown Prince of Bhangra Jazzy B Behind the Scenes with Canucks at Rogers Arena