Surrey man last seen in November 2023 found dead

A Surrey man last seen in November 2023 has been found dead, Surrey RCMP confirmed Tuesday.

Criminality is not believed to be a factor in Pawandeep Singh’s death, police said in a news release.

The 27-year-old was last spotted on Nov. 5 on 171A Street near 84th Avenue, and had last spoken to a family member by phone on Nov. 20.

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Singh was reported missing five days later. At the time, Mounties said family and friends were worried about his wellbeing.

Singh had been driving a grey 2021 Kia Forte with the BC licence plate PJ9 91A.

“Surrey RCMP offers our sincerest condolences to the friends and family of the deceased,” the detachment wrote.