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Missing 13 year old - Shawna Parman Surrey RCMP are requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing 13 year old girl, Shawna Parman. Ms. Parman was last seen in the area of 100th Avenue and 125th Street. She is described as a Caucasian female, with blonde hair and blue eyes, of medium build, approximately 152 cm in height. When last seen, she was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with any information about the location of Ms. Parman is requested to call the Surrey RCMP at (604) 599-0502.

BREANE STOCKLY - FOUND May 25, 2006   "Breanne" Stockly has been located. she is well and she is back at home. The Langley RCMP want to thank the community and the media you for all their assistance.   BREANE STOCKLY - MISSING PERSON May 23, 2006   LANGLEY: On May 23, 2006 The Langley RCMP received a report of a missing female. Langley resident Roxanne Margaret STOCKLY who is also known as Breanne left her foster home situated in the area of 244 Street and 56 Avenue in Langley and has not been heard from since Monday May 22, 2006. Breanne is 19 years old but she is of low functioning mental capacity and she has the thought process of a young child. Today she has not shown up for her classes at school and her foster parents are very worried about her. Breanne is not know to use drugs, she has never ran away before and she did not take any clothing or her glasses with her when she left.   Breanne STOCKLY is described as follows: Caucasian, 5'0", 120 lbs, 19 years old, blond hair and blue eyes. (Attached are a few recent photographs of STOCKLY) Anyone who may have seen her or has any information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the Langley RCMP at (604) 532-3200, or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tips.

TEEN MISSING FROM WHITE ROCK May 23, 2006   White Rock RCMP are requesting the publics assistance in locating a missing White Rock girl. Jyoti SIDHU (14 yrs.) was last seen around midnight on May 16, when she left her residence without telling anyone. She is believed to be in the company of two males in a white newer model sedan, one of the males possibly going by the name Harpreet. SIDHU was last seen by friends on May 19, but has not been seen since. Police are concerned as SIDHU has not contacted any of the people that she normally stays in touch with, and her current whereabouts are unknown. SIDHU is described as East Indian, 14 yrs. old, 5'1", 124 lbs, black shoulder length hair and brown eyes. Anyone with any information on SIDHUS whereabouts are asked to contact Cst. Jessica Andrew at White Rock RCMP at (604) 531-5527 or your local police agency.

MISSING YOUTH - KATHLEEN ROSE SLATER May 20, 2006   The Surrey RCMP are requesting the assistance of the public in locating Kathleen Rose Slater. Ms. Slater was last seen on Wednesday, May 17th, 2006. She has not been seen since. Today, at about 18:30 hours, she made a telephone call to her sister and brother at the family residence. She stated that she was leaving town for parts unknown. She is described as a 16 year old Caucasian female, 5' 3" in height and 110 pounds in weight. She has reddish-brown shoulder length hair with blue eyes and freckles on her face. At present, there is no known clothing description of Ms. Slater when she was last seen. If anyone has seen Ms. Slater, they are asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at (604) 599-0502.

MISSING 16-YEAR OLD HENOK GETAHUN May 19, 2006   Surrey: RCMP are requesting the publics assistance in locating a 16-year-old male who left his foster parents' home in Newton on May 14th and has not returned home since. This is not the first time Henok has been reported missing, but he generally returns after one or two days. The family is understandably concerned seeing it is now almost a week that he has not made contact with them. Henok is described as a Black male, slight in build with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5'8" tall and weighs approximately 140 lbs. On his left arm he has a tattoo of the Sudanese flag and on the right arm a tattoo of the Continent of Africa. Please view the attached image of Henok. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Henok Getahun is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

UPDATE - GIRL FOUND Thank you to everyone for their assistance   ARMSTRONG YOUTH FEARED ABDUCTED May 17, 2006   Twelve hours have now passed since police were notified of a missing 11 yr old girl from Armstrong and police fear she may have been abducted. Last evening at 8:45 PM police were notified by the girls mother that she was long overdue from renting a video at Video Express in Armstrong. The young girl had left home some two hours prior to police being called. The family had already begun a preliminary search.A number of items belonging to the victim have been located in the parking lot behind the new Armstrong Cheese outlet and police have cordoned off the scene. Missing is Carmen KADOS ( DOB: 94/10/11 - age 11) She was last seen wearing a blue shirt, light blue shorts and green sandals. Her hair is long, blond and she has blue/green eyes. (Photos available as Images 1 & 2 below). The RCMP South-East District major crime unit has been called in to assist Armstrong Detachment in the investigation. At this time police have no suspects or suspect vehicle. We are appealing for public assistance and urgently request anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area last evening to immediately call police. Anyone with any information whatsoever is urged to call the Armstrong Detachment or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS

POLICE APPEAL FOR PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING PAIR May 13, 2006   The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are appealing for the publics assistance in locating two missing teenagers, from the Duncan area. The 16 year old female and 17 year old male (descriptions below) are both described as being mentally challenged. The pair are believed to have boarded a bus in Duncan, bound for Victoria on Wednesday, May 10th, 2006. Police believe the pair remain in the Victoria area, and are concerned for their overall safety, and increased vulnerability. The pair are described as: Lisa Anne ROYS 16 years of age Caucasian female Brown hair, blue eyes 163 cm (5'4") tall 52 kg. (115 lbs.) Last known clothing description: blue nylon track pants, blue nylon windbreaker, black runners, carrying a blue and red colored backpack Robert Clyde PEARCE 17 years of age Native male Black hair, brown eyes 163 cm (5'4") tall 82 kg (181 lbs) Last known clothing description: Blue Jeans, blue jacket with yellow markings, grey baseball cap Locating and ensuring the safety of these individuals is of the upmost importance to their families and police. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call their local police immediately. Photographs of Lisa and Robert have been attached for immediate release. The assistance of the media in this investigation is both appreciated, and required. Please contact CST. Darren Lagan via pager (250)715-4244, for further information.

SEX OFFENDER WARNING May 10, 2006 The Province   Police are warning people to steer clear of a convicted sex offender who is living on the streets of downtown Vancouver. Norman Hennel, 64, was recently arrested for stalking two women office workers and is free pending sentencing.Hennel, who weighs 220 pounds and is five feet 10 inches, has a record of sex offences against strangers and has targeted children and women.Hennel is not allowed to possess knives or be within a two-block radius of Burrard and Pender.

SEXUAL ASSAULT - UPDATE May 5, 2006   Update on Langley and Surrey Sexual Assaults and Request for Public Assistance. Surrey and Langley RCMP are coordinating their investigations into two recent sexual assaults that may be related. Both were committed by a male who had covered his face with a balaclava.Click for full story

POLICE SEEK HELP IDENTIFYING GIRL'S BODY FOUND NEAR HOPE The Province, May 3 Raina Deslile   She was approximately five-feet tall and between 12 and 17 years old. Her long reddish-brown hair may have been dyed and she had great teeth. In the early afternoon of April 8, a hiker found her remains in a remote forest area near Hope. Click for full story

13-YEAR OLD LANGLEY GIRL ATTACKED The Province, April 28, 2006 Salim Jiwa   RCMP are urging parents to protect their children after a masked man grabbed a 13-year-old Langley girl while she was biking and tried to sexually assault her. The girl was riding at around 10 p.m. Wednesday in pathways that run through the Nicomekl flood plain near 205th Street and 51B Avenue when a man in a black ski mask came out of the bush and shoved her off the bike, Const. Amanda Dodd of Langley RCMP said. "The male attempted to sexually assault the female and a struggle ensued," she said. "The victim was able to scream for assistance and was aided by her two brothers, who were also in the area at the time." The assailant fled on foot but a police dog couldn't track him. The girl was traumatized, but suffered only a minor injury, Dodd said. Dodd said there have been no similar reports in Langley or the surrounding communities but she urged parents to be vigilant because the attacker is still on the loose. sjiwa@png.canwest.com

PERVERT STRIKES TWICE The Province, April 26, 2006   Ridge Meadows Mounties are searching for a man who attempted to sexually assault two women early Monday. The first attack occurred in the 12200-block Edge Street just after midnight when the man, aged 40 to 45 with sandy-brown, collar-length hair, sexually grabbed a woman who ran away. A few hours later a man with a similar description attempted to lure another woman into a treed area in the same location.

POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR A SEXUAL OFFENDER April 18, 2006   At approximately 1130 p.m. on 2006-04-16 an 18 year old female walking in the 600 block of Whiting Way was approached from behind by a male who grabbed at her genital area and attempted to force her into the bushes along the west side of the road. The victim was able to fight off her assailant who fled on foot south on Whiting Way and then west towards North Rd at Brookmere Ave. The suspect is described as caucasian male, 17-18 years of age, brown eyes (described as not indicating drug use), narrow face, no facial hair. He was wearing a toque, light blue hoodie with white stripes on the sleeves and writing on the back, blue jeans, and white running shoes. The hood was up and toque was pulled down. Police want the public to be aware that this offender is out there. Women must be cautious and be aware of your surroundings. Report anything suspicious to your local police.If you know this man or have any information regarding this crime, please call Cst Tithecott of the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550

WOMAN'S SCREAMS SCARE HER ATTACKER April 4, 2006 A Burnaby woman was walking in the 6600 block of Marlborough Avenue, heading to her residence at about 5:30 pm last Wednesday when an unknown male grabbed her from behind. Click for full story.

POLICE WARN PUBLIC ABOUT SEX OFFENDER The Province April 2, 2006

Police are warning that a high-risk sex offender recently released from custody poses a significant risk to the public.Curtis Hilchey has 14 sex-related convictions to his name, including four counts of sexual assault, two counts of sexual interference and two counts of exposing himself to a child under the age of 14.  Click for full story

 

SUSPICIOUS VAN - EDMONDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL March 30, 2006

File: 2006-16054 Date of Incident: March 30th, 2006 Time of Incident : Noon Location: Burnaby, British Columbia. Date of Release : March 31st, 2006 Time of Release : 1:00 p.m. Police are asking for the publics assistance for more information on a suspicious occurrence near Edmonds Community School. Police were called to the school when two twelve-year old female students complained about a white Econoline type van in the area. Click for full story.

 

2 DAYS AFTER RELEASE, SEX OFFENDER REARRESTED The Province, March 26, 2006

A high-risk sex offender who breached his probation two days after being let out of jail has been arrested in North Vancouver.Vincent Anthony Ng allegedly engaged in "inappropriate behaviour in a public place," said an RCMP news release. Anyone with information can call the RCMP sex crime unit at 604-985-1311.

 

SEX OFFENDER ON THE LOOSE The Province, Matthew Ramsey March 7, 2006

A repeat, untreated violent sex offender who targets teenage girls and pre-teen girls is loose in Vancouver after taking off from a halfway house.Derek Smarch, 25, has a lengthy criminal record for sex crimes and other violent offences, Vancouver police Const. Tim Fanning said Monday.Smarch also goes by the names Derek Dennis and Robert Charlie.He's native, six-foot two and 228 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.

 

ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION - WOMAN FIGHTS OFF ATTACKER March 6, 2006

Upper Fraser Valley Regional Det Chilliwack, BC On March 5th 2006 at about 7:50 pm members of the Chilliwack RCMP were called to the London Drugs located at the Cottonwood Mall (45585 Luckakuck Way) for a report of an attempted abduction. Click for full story

March 24, 2006   High Risk Sex Offender Arrested High Risk Sex Offender Arrested: Members of the Integrated Sexual Predator Observation Team, (ISPOT), arrested a Vincent Anthony NG in North Vancouver on March 22, 2006. NG was released from prison on March 20 2006 with four months left to serve. NG is considered a high risk to re-offend. He was living in North Vancouver after release. On March 22 ISPOT investigators observed NG breech his conditions of release within minutes of locating and following him. Details of the offences cannot be disclosed in detail. The allegations include attending a type of business he was not allowed to frequent, and inappropriate behaviour in a public place. Police will release his photo in order to generate any further information about NG’s criminal behaviour. If anyone has information to be passed onto Police, please contact North Vancouver RCMP Sex Crimes Unit at 604 985 1311. Released by “E” Division Strategic Communications Media Relations Cpl. Tom Seaman 604 264 2929 RCMP Media, /Communications "E" Division 5255 Heather Street Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K6 Phone: (604)264-2929 Fax: (604)264-3200 Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

 

 

March 24, 2006   The Vernon RCMP are asking the publics assistance in locating a missing person The Vernon RCMP is asking for the publics help in locating a Psych patient that has walked away from the Hospital. Heather HARRIS was last seen around noon on the 22nd when she walked away from the Vernon Hospital where she was being treated. HARRIS is described as a white female 18 years old 5’1’ tall and weighs about 105 lbs with ear length black hair she wears a lot of eye makeup and walks with a limp; she was last seen wearing a powder blue hoody and blue jeans. Checks done with her friends and relatives have failed to locate her and so the police are hoping the public will be able to assist them in finding her. Released by: Gordon Molendyk For the Vernon RCMP Phone#: (250)545-7171 Webmaster "E", Division Communications Section 5255 Heather St. Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K6 Phone: (604)264-2929 Fax: (604)264-3200 Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

 

 

March 24, 2006   The Prince Rupert RCMP are asking the public assistance to locate a missing female. The Prince Rupert RCMP is asking for the public help in locating a missing female. Sabrina Valerie Hope BURTON is 15 years old and was last seen at her residence in the early hours of Friday March 24th. Sabrina is describe as caucasian female, 5'4", 130 lbs, green eyes, auburn hair with blonde streaks in her bangs. Her hair is short in the back and longer in the front. She was wearing a green military style jacket, green turtleneck sweater, black t-shirt, blue jeans and doc marten shoes. She is believed to be riding her bike, which is a grey mountain bike, and wearing a small backpack/purse. Please contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at (250)624-2136 or CRIMESTOPPERS at (250)627-TIPS (8477) with any information.

 

 

March 22, 2006   WARRANT FOR THE ARREST OF JOSEPH JEAN BLACK LANGLEY: A warrant was issued by the Provincial Court for the arrest of Joseph Jean BLACK for the following offences: 1) Sexual Assault, Section 271 C.C.C. 2) Sexual Interference, Section 151 C.C.C. 3) Invitation to Sexual touching, Section 152 C.C.C. He has been known to live and frequent the Surrey, Langley and Chilliwack area. He is described as follows: Age: 26 years Height: 5'10" Weight: 208 lbs Eyes: Blue Hair: brown Tattoos: right shoulder flames or lightening For more information please refer to attached photographs. Anyone who may have seen this man or has any information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Langley RCMP at (604) 532-3200, or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tips.

 

 

March 16, 2006   RCMP Seek Assistance in locating missing 16 year old On March 5th, 2006 Lauren FANNING was reported missing from a foster home in White Rock, B.C. Since that time FANNING has not returned home although she has maintained sporadic phone contact with her foster parents. At this time FANNING does not appear to be in any danger and it appears that she is associating with unknown friends in the Surrey, B.C. area. FANNING is possibly frequenting the Surrey Central Skytrain area and possibly accompanied by a male known only as "Andy." Information obtained by police also suggests that FANNING may be residing at a residence near the intersection of 133A Street and 104 Avenue, Surrey, B.C. FANNING has also been known to frequent the Langley, B.C. area as well. FANNING has been reported missing from the foster home before but normally returns in 1-2 days and as such this is out of character. FANNING is described as a caucasian female, 16 years of age, 5'2", 115 lbs, strawberry blonde hair and green eyes. FANNING is also described as having a slim build who often wears her hair in a bun. There is no current photo of FANNING available at this time. FANNING is known to wear a significant amount of black eyeshadow or mascara as well as red makeup on her eyes. FANNING is also known by the nickname "Bloody." White Rock RCMP would like to locate FANNING and ensure she is returned home as soon as possible. If anyone recognizes FANNING or knows or her current whereabouts please contact your nearest police agency

 

 

MISSING PERSON - ADORA WOODHOUSE- UPDATE LANGLEY: On March 13, 2006 at 4:00 PM the Langley RCMP was advised that Adora WOODHOUSE had made contact with her care givers. She has not returned to her forster home but she no longer considered as missing. Background: On March 9, 2006 The Langley RCMP received a report of a missing female. Langley resident Adora Alice WOODHOUSE left her foster home situated in the area of 198 Street and 16th Avenue in Langley and has not been heard from since March 6, 2006. She may be hanging around Willingdon Avenue and Hastings Street area in Burnaby, as she has been known to go there in the past. Her foster family is worried about her as they have not had contact with her in several days and she did not take any of her clothing away with her. Diane Blain, Cpl. Langley Media Relations 22180 - 48A Avenue Langley, British Columbia V3A 8B7 Phone: (604)532-3359 Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

 

 

UPDATE: Chloe GAUVIN has been located Due to media coverage, Chloe GAUVIN has returned home safe and sound. Police would like to thank their media partners for their assistance in this matter.   Where is Chloe GAUVIN ? RCMP are asking the publics assistance in locating 16 year old Chloe GAUVIN.GAUVIN left her home at 6 am Monday and travelled with a girlfriend to the Covenant House in Vancouver to see friends. Witnesses have told investigators that 16 year Chloe was seen leaving Covenant House with an unknown 20 year old male. RCMP investigators are concerned because Chloe has mental health issues and does not function with the mental ability of a young woman her age, but rather that of a nine year old. Heres what police are looking for; 16 year old female born September 5th, 1989. She stands 5'3" tall, weighs 151 lbs. She has long black hair and currently has acne in the facial area. She was wearing a white cotton jacket, grey shirt, grey cotton track pants and black and white leather runners. Burnaby RCMP have placed GAUVIN on the Canada wide data base as MissingWe are asking any morning commuters, bus drivers, taxi and service drivers to be on the lookout for this young woman. We are greatly concerned that this young woman is vulnerable to predators who may want to take advantage of her. .

 

HIGH RISK OFFENDER ADVISORY The Vancouver Police Department is warning the public that Richard Hector MAJOR poses a HIGH RISK of significant harm to the safety of male and female children, as well as elderly and adult women in the City of Vancouver. MAJOR, being released from custody today, December 2nd, 2005, will be residing in the City of Vancouver. Major has an extensive record of convictions for sex- and violence-related offences that raises concern for public safety and In 1991 MAJOR was convicted for sexually assaulting an elderly woman. He assaulted her at knifepoint after beating the elderly woman with her own cane. Just 23 days after his release in 2002 he tried to abduct a woman during a carjacking in. MAJOR has not completed any sex offender treatment programs while incarcerated and is considered a high risk to reoffend. Description Name: Richard Hector Major General: White, Male Age: 39-year-old Height: 5'10" Weight: 190 lbs. Hair: Brown, receding hair (sometimes bald) Eyes: Hazel Other Identifiable features/marks: He has numerous tattoos on his chest, back, arms and legs. These are the conditions Major must abide by upon his release from prison: 1. No contact with anyone under 16 years or with women who are over 65 years or appear to be over 65 years. 2. Not to go to any home, multiple dwelling unit or care facility where people over 65 are the primary occupants. 3. Not to possess any weapons, including knives, except to eat or prepare food. 4. Not to possess of consume any alcohol or illicit drugs and not to go to any licensed establishment where alcohol is the primary commodity for sale. 5. Not to go outside his home between 9:00 pm and 6:00 am, except for work. Anyone witnessing Richard MAJOR in violation of any of these conditions is asked to contact the Vancouver RCMP Sources: Canada Press, Greater Vancouver Crime Stoppers and News 1130