‘Dangerous’ inmate escapes Port Coquitlam facility, RCMP says
Posted July 22, 2022 2:09 am.
Last Updated August 9, 2022 3:06 pm.
Editor’s note: CityNews has removed images that were previously released by the RCMP of the two individuals they suspected of helping Alkhalil escape. In an update Saturday, the RCMP confirms those photos were “stock images that do not represent the suspects themselves.”
“It is believed that the suspects who helped ALKHALIL escape bear a close resemblance to the photos they left behind, but those images are not them,” Const. Deanna Law said.
Mounties have not provided updated descriptions of the two additional suspects.
An inmate considered dangerous by RCMP escaped the North Fraser Pretrial Centre late Thursday night.
Coquitlam RCMP were informed by staff at 7:30 p.m. that a 35-year-old male inmate had “escaped from lawful custody.”
Rabih “Robby” Alkhalil is said to have fled the facility with others. He faces murder charges related to gang-related killings.
“Alkhalil is confirmed to have left in a White Econoline Van with two others who were posing or employed as contractors. The van left North Fraser Pre-trial at approximately 6:48 p.m., and travelled westbound on Kingsway Avenue,” said a police statement.
Photo credit: Coquitlam RCMP
Alkhalil is described as 5’10”, 166 lbs., with short black hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a jump suit and a high visibility vest.
Photo credit: Coquitlam RCMP
“Alkhalil is considered dangerous, so if you see Alkhalil, police ask that you not approach him and instead call 911 immediately,” said the statement.
RCMP have also released images of the two suspects who allegedly helped him escape from the centre.
“Time is of the essence and we need your help to get Alkhalil’s face in every airport, train station, taxi, rental car or anywhere else that he may be hiding, says Constable Deanna Law with Coquitlam RCMP. We are also hoping someone will recognize the photographs of two suspects who helped Alkhalil escape from jail. All three men are facing serious charges. If you see them, call 911 immediately,” said a statement.
