RCMP asking public for help tracking fugitive wanted in 2019 kidnapping
Surrey RCMP are asking the public to watch for a fugitive from a 2019 kidnapping.
At a news conference Tuesday, RCMP Insp. Cliff Chastellaine said the search for Meaz Nour-Eldin was being boosted with the help of the Bolo Program, which works with police forces to leverage social media and technology to engage the public in tracking down suspects on the run.
A $50,000 reward is also being offered for anyone who can help lead police to
Nour-Eldin. He is one of four charged in a July 2019 kidnapping in Surrey that saw a man disappear for 24 hours before he was found and taken to hospital for non-life-threatening treatments.
Three others have already been arrested and are facing charges of kidnapping, unlawful confinement, aggravated assault, robbery and firearms offences. Surrey RCMP have been working since July 2019 to find Nour-Eldin.
Nour-Eldin, however, remains at large and is the subject of a countrywide arrest warrant. He is also wanted on provincial warrants in B.C., Alberta and Ontario related to allegations of drug trafficking, human trafficking and sexual assault.
“This is a message for Meaz Nour-Eldin: There’s nowhere to go and we will apprehend you sooner or later,” said Chastellaine.
“So just do the right thing: Call a lawyer and turn yourself in. To the relatives, friends and associates of Nour-Eldin, I want to remind that you may face charges for accessory-after-the-fact if you assist
Nour-Eldin in evading arrest.”
Chastellaine said police aren’t seeking witnesses or individuals to testify, as the case is already scheduled for trial, but they’re looking to arrest Nour-Eldin so he can face the charges in court.
Those who recognize or spot Nour-Eldin are asked not to approach him but to call 911. Anyone with information about Nour-Eldin’s whereabouts can contact investigators at 604-599-0502.