One year after an attack that involved a victim being set on fire, police in Surrey are still trying to locate the suspect.
On Aug. 2, 2024, police received a report of an assault on City Parkway near 102 Avenue just after 1 p.m.
When they arrived, they found the victim suffering from serious burns allegedly resulting from the suspect throwing an accelerant on him and lighting him on fire.
Less than a week later, police identified the suspect as 33-year-old Kalid Yimer.
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A charge of attempted murder has been approved and a warrant has been issued for the suspect.
Police are now turning to the public for help locating Yimer, who is believed to be in the Lower Mainland, although he is known to have ties to Toronto and Calgary.
“Prior to the incident, Kalid Yimer was known to work in day-labour types of jobs,” police said. “Investigators are asking anyone posting job ads or hiring men to complete odd-jobs become familiar with Kalid Yimer’s photo and be aware of him.”
He is described as 5’6″ tall with dark hair, brown eyes, and a medium build.
The victim in the attack had been identified as Rahat Rao, a local businessman at a currency exchange in the Whalley neighbourhood.
Anyone with any information about Yimer’s whereabouts is asked to call the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 and refer to file 24-113412 (SU). The public is asked to be on the lookout for Yimer and call 911 immediately if you see him.
— With files from Charles Brockman.
