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Missing 19-Year-Old Man ID'd by IHIT Weeks After Body Was Found in Rural Surrey
Investigators say the death is believed to be an isolated incident as they work to establish a timeline and motive.
- The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team confirmed on Tuesday that the body found in Surrey on October 14 is 19-year-old Tichic Meya, releasing his name and photo to advance the investigation.
- Meya was reported missing by his family on October 11, three days before his body was discovered in the 6100-block of 156 Street, after being last seen on October 8.
- Police said a "caller" alerted them to a man's body discovered near a farmer's field shortly after 1 p.m. on October 14; based on initial observations at the scene, criminality was suspected.
- IHIT continues to work with the Surrey Police Service , the Integrated Forensic Identification Services , and the Coroners Service to determine circumstances surrounding the death while establishing a timeline of events.
- While the motive remains under investigation, officials believe this was an isolated incident with no ongoing public risk; anyone with information should call the IHIT line at 1-877-551-4448.
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Body found in Surrey identified as missing 19-year-old Tichic Meya
THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said on Tuesday that the body found in Surrey on October 14 has been identified as that of 19-year-old Tichic Meya, who was reported missing by his family three days earlier. Investigators are releasing the victim’s name and photo in hopes to further the investigation. On October 14, at […]
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