Surrey police investigate suspicious incident at Fleetwood Islamic Center

Surrey police are investigating a suspicious incident at the Fleetwood Islamic Center after threatening and offensive language was found on the building’s exterior and suspected animal meat was placed near its doors and windows.

Members of the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit responded to the centre in Surrey on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Police believe the incident occurred between 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, and 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Investigators are trying to identify a man recorded on surveillance video at the centre before the alleged incident. He is described as wearing a dark green hoodie with red lettering on the front, dark cargo pants and red shoes with white soles, while carrying a blue bag. Police believe he was driving a small white four-door sedan.

Police continue to gather information about the circumstances and are also examining whether hate was a motivating factor. The RCMP said it takes reports of hate-motivated incidents and hate crimes seriously and is committed to establishing all the facts.

Anyone who can identify the individual or has dashcam or video footage is asked to call Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 and speak with investigators about file 26-27049 (SU).