The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has identified a man whose body was discovered in Surrey on October 14, 2026, as 19-year-old Tichic Meya, who was reported missing by his family three days earlier.
On October 14, at approximately 1:07 p.m., Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers responded to a report of a body found in the 6100-block of 156 Street. Officers located a deceased man at the scene.
Initial observations suggested criminality, prompting IHIT to take over the investigation.
IHIT continues to work alongside SPS, Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Investigators confirmed that Meya, a Surrey resident, was reported missing by his family on the evening of October 11. He was last seen by his family on October 8, and his disappearance was considered out of character.
IHIT is releasing his name and photograph in hopes of advancing the investigation.
“Investigators have been working diligently to establish a timeline of events from the time Mr. Meya went missing leading up to his death,” says IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong. “While the motive remains under investigation, investigators believe this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing risk to the public.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.