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Arrest made in high-profile suspicious person case in Surrey’s Ocean Park

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It's been a stressful few weeks for people living in Surrey's Ocean Park but now some relief after a man accused of harassing multiple young girls and women has been arrested. Global's Janet Brown has more about the man charged and the response from area residents. – Jul 8, 2024

A man has been arrested in a high-profile and ongoing suspicious persons case in Surrey, B.C.

Surrey RCMP said on Friday that officers were monitoring the man following an influx of complaints from people living in the South Surrey neighbourhood of Ocean Park.

Residents in the area alleged the man has been approaching women and girls and making unsettling comments.

Some residents captured photos of the man, and he was caught on doorbell cameras.

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Surrey RCMP confirmed the man was arrested on Sunday at Semiahmoo Mall and he has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance.

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No charges have been laid in the case.

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“We feel better, we feel safe, we feel glad knowing he’s off the street, however, we just want to know what are the next steps,” Block Watch captain Alexis Zehr told Global News.

Cpl. Sarbjit Sangha with Surrey RCMP said the man has been identified as Ricky Randall Taysup and he will remain in custody until his next court appearance.

Surrey RCMP would not say if Taysup has a criminal history. However, Vancouver police told Global News that “Taysup has had multiple interactions with the VPD.”

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