Thursday, February 5, 2026
ADVT 
National

Richmond RCMP seek public assistance in locating South Asian female Shewanie Gounden

Darpan News Desk Richmond RCMP, 20 Oct, 2021 12:42 PM
  • Richmond RCMP seek public assistance in locating South Asian female Shewanie Gounden

UPDATE: The female who was reported missing on October 17, 2021 has been located. The RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 21-year-old female reported missing has been located, and she is safe and sound. Thanks to the media and public for your assistance.

EARLIER STORY: 

RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Shewanie Gounden, who was reported missing on October 17, 2021. Shewanie was last seen on October 16, 2021.

Description of Shewanie:

  • South Asian female
  • 21 years old
  • 5 ft 1 in
  • 190 lbs
  • black hair
  • brown eyes

She was last seen wearing:

  • black jeans
  • black hoodie
  • black shoes
  • yellow backpack

Police are very concerned for Shewanie's health and well-being and friends and family report that it is out of character for her to be out of contact for this long.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Shewanie is urged to contact their local police, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

MORE National ARTICLES

Vancouver protest leads to two people arrested

Vancouver protest leads to two people arrested
A man and a woman were arrested for mischief and intimidation by blocking or obstructing a highway. Both were released pending a future court date.

Vancouver protest leads to two people arrested

Warmer-than-normal fall expected this year

Warmer-than-normal fall expected this year
The network says in its fall forecast that much of Canada can expect some spells of warm temperatures in the next month or so, mixed in with the wide swings in weather the season typically brings.

Warmer-than-normal fall expected this year

Trudeau, O'Toole tied as campaign hits final bend

Trudeau, O'Toole tied as campaign hits final bend
The poll conducted by Leger in collaboration with The Canadian Press indicates the parties are tied with the support of 32 per cent of decided voters, with the NDP in third place with 20 per cent.    

Trudeau, O'Toole tied as campaign hits final bend

Tens of thousands have 'long COVID-19' symptoms

Tens of thousands have 'long COVID-19' symptoms
In a brief released today, the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table says the symptoms of so-called long COVID can last from weeks to months after contracting the virus.    

Tens of thousands have 'long COVID-19' symptoms

Suspect allegedly involved in two shootings in Richmond in-custody

Suspect allegedly involved in two shootings in Richmond in-custody
There are no concerns for public safety at this time. The motive for these shootings and whether there is a nexus to the Lowermainland gang conflict are still under investigation.

Suspect allegedly involved in two shootings in Richmond in-custody

Health workers in B.C. must get COVID-19 vaccine

Health workers in B.C. must get COVID-19 vaccine
Dr.Henry says about 15,000 British Columbians who are severely immunocompromised will receive a third dose in accordance with guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. They include those who've received an organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant.

Health workers in B.C. must get COVID-19 vaccine