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Surrey RCMP need the public's help in locating missing man Kewal Singh

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 24 Jul, 2023 09:35 AM

UPDATE: Surrey RCMP is updating the public that the 71-year-old man who was reported missing after last being seen on July 23, 2023 has been located and is safe. Thank you to the public, media as well as our policing and community partners for their assistance.

EARLIER STORY:

Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 71 year old missing male.

Kewal Singh was last seen at approximately 4:00pm on July 23, 2023 in the 8500 block of 151A Street in Surrey. He has not been seen or heard from since. It is unusual for Singh to not be in contact with his family. Police and family are concerned for his health and well-being.

Kewal Singh is described as a 71 year old South Asian male, 5’6” tall, 200 lbs, with brown eyes and white buzz cut hair with white stubble on his face.

He was wearing grey Indian attire and sandals.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of this person is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502,

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