By The Canadian Press

Search continues in Surrey for suspect after transit officer shot

Jan 31, 2019 | 6:49 AM

VANCOUVER —  RCMP in Surrey, British Columbia, are asking the public to be vigilant as the search continues for a suspect in the shooting of a transit officer.

Residents were advised to lock their doors and turn on outdoor lights Wednesday night as officers scoured an area around the Scott Road SkyTrain station for a man believed to be in his 20s who has dark skin, a dark stubble goatee and a moustache.

Sgt. Chad Greig says the situation did not change overnight and containment zones set up after the shooting are being maintained around the transit station and nearby homes in the Bridgeview neighbourhood.

Police at checkpoints are stopping vehicles, searching trunks and speaking to pedestrians and cyclists in hopes of gathering tips that could lead them to the suspect.

Officials say Const. Josh Harms is recovering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries after he was shot Wednesday afternoon while on patrol at the station.

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At least 80 RCMP officers have been assigned to the case and a photo of the suspect released Wednesday night shows he was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and white Nike running shoes.

The Canadian Press