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Surrey RCMP need the public's help in locating missing man Balbir Brar

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 12 Aug, 2021 02:45 PM
  • Surrey RCMP need the public's help in locating missing man Balbir Brar

UPDATE: Surrey RCMP are providing an update that the 64-year-old man Balbir Brar reported missing on August 12, 2021, was located deceased.

Criminality is not believed to be a factor in the male’s death and the investigation is being turned over to BC Coroner Service.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of this individual.  

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of this person is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca

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Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a 64-year-old man missing from South Surrey.

Balbir Brar was last seen on August 12, 2021, at 8:45am in the 3800 block of 152 Street and is believed to be travelling on foot. Balbir’s family and police are very concerned for his wellbeing.

Balbir Brar is described as a South Asian male, 6’2, slim build, with short wavy grey hair, full grey beard and has a tattoo on the top of his right hand. He was last seen wearing grey traditional pants, a white shirt and black shoes.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of this person is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.

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