Caution urged following robberies involving drugging

Surrey

2022-08-22 09:16 PDT

Surrey RCMP is cautioning members of the public following several instances involving individuals being drugged and robbed while utilizing escort services throughout the region.

Police have become aware of several instances of individuals hiring an escort online, meeting at pre-arranged locations across the Lower Mainland, being drugged and waking up to find their valuables stolen.

These occurrences are concerning as they pose a high risk to the health and safety of the individuals being drugged with unknown substances. If you have been drugged, it is highly recommended that you seek medical assistance immediately.

Any encounters that involve meeting up with unknown individuals that take place behind closed doors, brings about inherent risk to all parties involved. If you choose to meet with unknown individuals, it is recommended to take precautions, including:

Police believe that there are likely additional victims who are reluctant to make a police report.
Surrey RCMP is encouraging anyone who has been a victim of a similar incident to contact their police of jurisdiction and make a police report.

 

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