Surrey police seek public’s help locating missing 62-year-old Ying Shi

Surrey Police Service is asking the public for help locating Ying Shi, a 62-year-old man last seen in Surrey on the evening of Aug. 24.

Police said Shi was walking near 163 Street and 23A Avenue at about 7:10 p.m. He has not been seen or heard from since, and officers and his family are concerned for his health and well-being.

Shi is described as an Asian man about five feet nine inches tall, with a slim build and black hair. He was last seen wearing a dark pullover, light-coloured sweatpants, black high-top shoes or boots, and clear-framed prescription glasses. He was carrying an orange reusable shopping bag.

Police are actively searching the area and ask home and vehicle owners with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to contact SPS. Anyone with information on Shi’s whereabouts should call 911 or Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 and quote file 2026-90608 (SP). Anyone who sees him is asked, where safe, to remain with him or keep him in sight until police arrive.