Surrey Police Release Photo of Deported Extortion Suspect in Public Appeal
Surrey police have issued a public appeal for information by releasing a photograph of Lovebir Singh, a 22-year-old foreign national who was recently deported from Canada. Authorities are seeking details about his activities and associates during his time in the country, as he is suspected of involvement in an extortion-related incident.
Background on the Suspect and Investigation
Lovebir Singh arrived in Canada in the fall of 2023 and was identified by the Surrey Police Service early this year as a suspect in an extortion crime. Following this identification, police contacted the Canada Border Services Agency, which conducted an immigration investigation leading to Singh's deportation. The release of his photo is part of an ongoing effort to gather more evidence and insights into the case.
Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton stated in a release that the disclosure of the image is necessary to assist with police investigations. "SPS hopes that the public release of this image of Lovebir Singh prompts additional witnesses, victims or associates to come forward with relevant information regarding his activities," Houghton explained.
How to Provide Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Lovebir Singh or the extortion crisis to contact them through multiple channels:
- Call the SPS non-emergency number at 604-599-0502.
- Use the extortion tip line at 236-485-5149.
- Make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via solvecrime.ca.
In a related development, a reward fund of $250,000 was established in September to incentivize individuals with key information about extortions, offering potential rewards if charges and convictions are secured in such cases.
Extortion Statistics and Public Resources
Surrey police have also begun compiling and publishing statistics on extortion incidents across the city. These numbers, which are updated weekly and cover incidents since 2024, are publicly available on a dedicated website. Residents can visit surreypolice.ca/extortions and scroll down to access the latest data, providing transparency on extortion threats and police responses.
This initiative aims to keep the community informed and engaged in combating extortion-related crimes, highlighting the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address such issues in Surrey.
