Accused murderer escapes Metro Vancouver pre-trial centre with help of two men (PHOTOS)

A man on trial for a high profile gang-related murder case has escaped from the North Fraser Pre-trial Centre in Port Coquitlam.

Coquitlam RCMP say that they were alerted by staff at the centre on Thursday at 7:30 pm that Rabih “Robby” Alkhalil had escaped from custody.

“At this time, the RCMP is working closely with BC Corrections and the investigation is ongoing,” said Constable Deanna Law in a news release Thursday evening.

Urgent request: Police looking for Rabih Alkhalil (Robby) who is Unlawfully at Large

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— CQ RCMP (@cqrcmp) July 22, 2022

Police confirmed that he left in a white Ford Econoline van with “two other men who were posing or employed as contractors.”

The van left the facility around 6:48 pm, travelling westbound on Kingsway Avenue, according to RCMP.

Alkhalil is described as:

• A 35-year-old Middle Eastern man
• Short black hair, and brown eyes
• 5’10″ tall (178 cm), and weighs 166 lbs (75 kg)
• Last seen wearing a black jumpsuit and a high visibility vest

Police say Alkhalil is considered dangerous, and ask that you call 911 immediately if you see him.

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Alkhalil is one of three men facing charges for the January 2012 first-degree murder of gangster Sandip Duhre, reported the Vancouver Sun.