Sahil Sharma, a 24-year-old student, was living with his uncle when he vanished in November, 2008 in Surrey. He had gone to Kwantlen University to pay tuition, attend class, but was never seen again.
SURREY An Indian student studying in Surrey has not been seen or heard from in four years but his family hasn’t lost hope. The family of Sahil Sharma is putting up a $25,000 reward in the hopes of getting information on their son’s whereabouts.
Sharma, a 24-year-old student, was living with his uncle when he vanished in November, 2008. He had gone to Kwantlen University to pay tuition, attend class, but was never seen again.
Sharma was a foreign student from India who was attending Kwantlen with a focus on Information Technology. He had settled in with his extended family and everything was in place for a positive future.
Surrey RCMP Corporal Barb Creighton says there’s nothing to suggest Sharma was unhappy or was looking to get away. “[There are] no indications that he had health issues, no indication that he was suicidal, [and] no indication at all that he’s involved in criminal activity.”
“There [are] no indicators anywhere of where he’s gone. We’ve tried to locate him through his passport… it’s just been nothing. Nothing on his bank account, cell phone, [or] any kind of doctor visit,” she outlines.
Sharma’s family says a week before his disappearance, he became very close to one friend in particular, but that person was cleared by police.
Sharma is South Asian, 5’6″, and 144 lbs. He has black hair, brown eyes, and a slight beard.
In the weeks, months, and years since his disappearance, Surrey RCMP have examined all avenues of investigation, including those of which were even remotely possible, all to no avail. Investigators have made extensive inquiries with police agencies across the globe as well as with family and friends in India. Family members have even hired a private investigator and contacted psychics in the hopes of locating their son.
“We want people to know that we never give up trying to locate a missing person, or at least obtain answers for the family and loved ones left behind,” says Surrey RCMP Missing Persons Unit Cpl. Barb Creighton. “Should anyone have information at all that might assist us in doing this for Sahil’s family, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.”
If anyone has any information related to this missing person they are asked to contact the Surrey RCMP Missing Persons Unit by e-mail or through our non-emergency number at 604-599-0502. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
The Surrey RCMP’s Missing Persons Unit is making regular monthly public appeals to generate tips on a selection of historic missing persons cases. Some of these cases involve persons who may have had medical or substance abuse issues, were fleeing difficult situations or were involved in child custody issues. And some have simply just vanished. The Surrey RCMP’s Missing Persons Unit is comprised of seasoned investigators who work with multiple agencies to locate outstanding people. They also conduct follow up assessments after an individual has been located to ensure the safety of the individual going forward and to prevent any possible future occurrences.
