Police seek witnesses to rural Surrey homicide discovery near Fleetwood
Body found October 14 in 6100-block of 156 Street believed to be adult male; IHIT appeals for dash-cam footage and sightings from October 8–14.
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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is appealing for public help after a body was discovered in rural Fleetwood on Wednesday, October 14, shortly after 1 p.m. near a pull-off beside a farmer's field in the 6100-block of 156 Street in Surrey.
The deceased is believed to be an adult male, but identity has not yet been positively confirmed due to exposure to the elements, Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT said Thursday. Criminality is suspected.
"Right now what's critical for us is to appeal for the public's help in order to advance the case," Fong said. "Anyone who was in that area is urged to talk to us."
Investigators believe there may have been witnesses who saw suspicious activity including unfamiliar vehicles or people in the neighbourhood between October 8 and October 14. Forensic investigation is expected to continue at the scene for an extended period, and an extensive canvass of the area is underway. The area does not typically see heavy foot traffic.
It remains undetermined whether the body was brought to the scene or if the crime occurred there.
Witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage from the October 8–14 period should contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
At a glance
Where was the body found?
The body was discovered in rural Fleetwood near a pull-off beside a farmer's field in the 6100-block of 156 Street in Surrey.
When was the body discovered?
The body was found on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, shortly after 1 p.m.
What period are investigators asking the public about?
IHIT is seeking information about suspicious activity, unfamiliar vehicles, or people in the area between October 8 and October 14, 2026.
How can witnesses provide dash-cam footage or information?
Witnesses can contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
