The community of Surrey, British Columbia, is gripped by urgency and concern as the search continues for 6-year-old Khang Tran, a non-verbal autistic boy who has been missing since the evening of Saturday, April 12, 2025. The Surrey Police Service, in close coordination with the RCMP’s Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit, has mobilized a full-scale search operation in hopes of bringing the child home safely.
Khang was last seen in the Northview Park area near 156 Street and 112A Avenue between 5:00 and 6:00 PM. His absence was reported at around 7:50 PM, and since then, every passing minute has deepened the worry for his well-being. As search efforts enter their second day, the sense of urgency continues to build—especially given the boy’s unique vulnerabilities.
Described as having black hair and brown eyes, Khang was last seen wearing a blue jacket, grey pants, and green shoes. As a non-verbal child with autism, Khang is unlikely to respond if called out to and may appear frightened or confused if approached. His family and police emphasize that he is drawn to water, and this has shaped the focus of the search. Teams are combing the Fraser River area, nearby ponds, and woodland trails, hopeful but racing against time and weather.
The temperature dipped to a chilling 5°C with wind gusts overnight, yet dozens of volunteers and first responders pressed on through the darkness. Police ground units, the Urban Patrol Helicopter, and members of the South Fraser Search and Rescue Society have joined forces, operating out of a temporary command center set up at Erma Stephenson Elementary School. Volunteers—armed with flashlights, search dogs, and warm gear—have been encouraged to walk their neighborhoods, check wooded areas, and revisit familiar walking routes Khang may have taken.
This situation has touched the hearts of many. Parents, friends, neighbors, and strangers are uniting in one goal—to bring Khang home. Volunteers continue to pour into the area to help. Social media is playing a vital role, with a coordinated call for help shared on the Search and Rescue Facebook page, urging others to join the effort and keep hope alive.
Residents in the Fraser Heights, North Surrey, and Port Kells areas are being asked to check every corner of their property—sheds, garages, under decks, and side yards. Law enforcement is also requesting that people review any doorbell or surveillance footage recorded between 4:30 and 7:30 PM on the day Khang went missing, as even the smallest detail could prove vital.
Authorities are pleading with the public: if you believe you see Khang, do not approach him—call 9-1-1 immediately or contact the Surrey Police Service non-emergency line at 604-599-0502, referencing File Number 2025-19800 (SU).
Khang’s disappearance has deeply shaken the community. His family remains in a painful state of uncertainty, surrounded by love and support from those who refuse to give up. One of the volunteer leaders, Shannon Li, expressed the emotions many are feeling: “Time is everything. With Khang’s love for water and inability to speak, we are praying every second that someone sees something. Please check your properties and come help if you can.”
The Surrey Police Service continues to provide updates and is urging anyone with information to come forward. The heartache is palpable, but so is the hope—a hope that a child lost can still be found through the power of collective compassion, vigilance, and swift action.
For press inquiries or ongoing updates, please contact Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton, Senior Media Relations Officer, at 672-377-1069 or via email at [email protected].
