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By Duane Grandbois
BC Wide Warrant Issued for Male

BC Wide Warrant Issued for Male

Jan 20, 2019 | 8:50 AM

David Allen Geoghegan – Wanted by Chilliwack RCMP

Chilliwack: A British Columbia wide warrant has been issued for David Allen Geoghegan, 28, of Chilliwack for 2 counts of possession of controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, 4 counts of fail to comply with probation, and fail to comply with undertaking.

Description:

Caucasian male.
Height: 191 cm (6’3”).
Weight 77 kg (170 lbs).
Hazel eyes.
Brown hair.
Tattooed.

RCMP caution the public if sighted, do not attempt to apprehend Mr. Geoghegan and immediately call 911.

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Anyone with information to the whereabouts of David Allen Geoghegan is urged to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or, should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

 

by Duane Grandbois

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