Police say they launched an investigation after a Surrey, B.C., business owner reported the theft of 25 cell phones from their vehicle.

The report found a Surrey Police Department would cost the city nearly 11 per cent more, but will come with more boots on the ground.

The B.C. government has approved a transition report for Surrey to move to a municipal police force.

"I'd say you're probably looking at a good two years," said former attorney general and judge Wally Oppal.

Surrey RCMP say William Daniels-Sey was arrested by Toronto Police on an outstanding warrant on Feb. 16.

About a dozen police vehicles and at least one ambulance could be seen in the area of 96 Avenue and 148 Street. 

Surrey RCMP say officers are speaking with witnesses and canvassing the area after a shooting early Friday morning.

Surrey Coun. Brenda Locke is slamming Mayor Doug McCallum over the timing of two key reports on the transition away from the RCMP.

Surrey RCMP believe the incident, which reportedly resulted in two children being treated for pepper spray exposure at the scene, was a case of mistaken identity.

The city's 2020 budget, which includes no money for new police officers or firefighters, is set to be formally adopted on Monday.