Coquitlam RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating 10 people with outstanding warrants who are believed to be living in the Tri-Cities.
Mounties are calling it "Coquitlam's Most Wanted" and the list includes people facing charges on everything from possession of a dangerous weapon to assault and indecent exposure.
"These are people that have had outstanding warrants for an extended period of time," said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. "They were either in hiding or we are not able to find them."
He added that Mounties hope the media exposure will lead to more tips on their whereabouts or encourage the wanted people to turn themselves in. Police are searching for:
Justin Wayne Bacon: He is wanted on outstanding warrants for assault, possession of a dangerous weapon and theft. He is a 23 years old, Caucasian, 5'9", weighing 218 lb. with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Mark William Champagne: He is wanted for uttering threats, failing to attend court, failing to comply with conditions of undertaking. He is also facing outstanding warrants in New Westminster and Burnaby. Champagne is a 27-year-old Caucasian, 5'11", weighing 199 lb. with brown hair and brown eyes.
Mark Darrell Coughlin: He is wanted on three counts of theft and fraud and also has some outstanding warrants in West Vancouver. Coughlin is a 38-year-old Caucasian, 5'10", weighing 300 lb. with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Crystal Ann Crate: She is wanted for possession of stolen property, break and enter and driving while prohibited. She is a 28-year-old Caucasian, 5'3" weighing 141 lb. with brown hair and brown eyes.
Michael Albert Khan: He is wanted on warrants for possessing stolen property, failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking and failing to attend court. He is a 46-year-old south Asian male, 5'8" weighing 155 lb. with black hair and brown eyes.
David Bamulasa Kiggundu: He is wanted for aggravated assault and failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking. He is a 36-year-old black male, 5'7" weighing 150 lb. with black hair and brown eyes.
Darren Robert Maurice Moebes: He is wanted for unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of stolen property, drug possession and trafficking. He is a 43-year-old Caucasian, 5'10", weighing 189 lb. with a bald head and blue eyes.
Yves Joseph Perron: He is wanted on three counts of committing an indecent act, exposure of genital organ to a person under 16 and failing to attend court. He is a 49-year-old Caucasian, 5'10", weighing 172 lb. with brown hair and green eyes.
Graeme Sachs Robertson: He is wanted for robbery. He is a black male, 6'2" weighing 177 lb. with black hair and brown eyes.
Sean Michael Ruda: He is wanted on three counts of break and enter. He is a 30-year-old Caucasian, 5'9" weighing 176 lb. with brown hair and hazel eyes. Ruda has a Celtic tattoo on his right biceps.
Anyone with information about these individuals or their whereabouts is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.solvecrime.ca.
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