Vancouver police looking for ‘dangerous’ man wanted Canada-wide

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By Andrew Cowie

Posted September 2, 2022 2:37 pm.

Last Updated September 2, 2022 2:39 pm.

Vancouver police are on the lookout for a “dangerous” man wanted across Canada, who they say poses a risk to public safety.

Arjun Singh Purewal, 25, is wanted for breaching conditions related to his release from custody on a kidnapping charge.

Purewal, along with Ashley Smith and Michael Husain, plead guilty to kidnapping a person at gunpoint in Richmond last fall.

He is described as around 5’9″, 150lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone that has seen Purewal or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately.

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