$50K reward offered for information leading to capture of alleged Surrey kidnapper

The Surrey RCMPhave posted a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of alleged kidnapper and human traffickerMeaz Nour-Eldin.

The 22-year-old, who goes by the name "Streets," was charged withkidnapping, unlawful confinement, aggravated assault, robbery and firearms offences in August 2019.He remains at large.

"This is a message for Meaz Nour-Eldin: There's nowhere to go and we will apprehend you sooner or later. So, just do the right thing: Call a lawyerand turn yourself in," said Insp.Cliff Chastellaineof theSurrey RCMP Major Crimes Unit.

Nour-Eldinis also wanted in Ontario on 19 human trafficking-related offences related to awoman who told police in December 2019 that she was sold for sex in several Ontario cities over a three-week period byNour-Eldin.

He is also wanted in Alberta.

Nour-Eldin is described as a Somaliman, six feet one inchtall, weighing approximately 181 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and tattoos on his left hand, left wrist and upper torso.

On July 4, 2019 Surrey RCMP received reports of analleged kidnapping of an adult male from Surrey. The victim was located the next day and taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police hope the reward brings in information that will lead to Nour-Eldin's capture. They are not looking for witnesses or people to testify because they say the case is ready to go to court.

Nathan Barthlette, an associate of Nour-Eldin's, was arrestedSept. 3while trying to re-enter B.C. at the Pacific Highway Border Crossing at Blaine, Wash.

Police say two other suspects in the case have also been arrested.

The $50,000 reward is being offered in collaboration withBOLO, aprogram that amplifies police most wanted and priority investigations.

Anyone with information on Nour-Eldin is asked to call 911 or the Surrey RCMP at604-599-0502. Anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477or online atwww.solvecrime.ca.