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Due to the sensitive and/or legal subject matter of some of the content on globalnews.ca, we reserve the ability to disable comments from time to time. Please see our Commenting Policy for more. Video link Headline link Advertisement Close X Click to scroll back to top of the page Back to top Crime IHIT identifies man fatally stabbed outside South Surrey mall By Simon Little Global News Posted August 16, 2019 11:04 am Updated August 17, 2019 1:21 pm 2 min read If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us . Hide message bar This article is more than 6 years old and some information may not be up to date. 2:05 Man fatally stabbed behind Semiahmoo Shopping Centre in South Surrey WATCH: A man is dead after an overnight stabbing near South Surrey's Semiahmoo Shopping Centre and as Jennifer Palma reports, police say the homicide is linked to a crime scene at a home nearby – Aug 16, 2019 Leave a comment Share this item on Facebook Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on X Send this page to someone via email See more sharing options Share Close Share this item on Facebook facebook Share this item on X x Send this page to someone via email email Share this item via WhatsApp whatsapp Share this item via Telegram telegram Share this item on Reddit reddit Share this item on BlueSky bluesky Copy article link Copy link Descrease article font size Increase article font size IHIT has identified the victim of Friday’s South Surrey stabbing at Semiahmoo Mall as 45-year-old Surrey resident Delphin Paul Prestbakmo. Police said they were called to the 1700-block of 152 Street around 3 a.m, where they found a man suffering from “grievous” stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. IHIT says it is still early in the investigation, with a motive for the stabbing still to be determined. READ MORE: Man killed in South Surrey drive-thru identified as Hells Angel “We are releasing the name of our murdered victim in an effort to determine his activities prior to his death,” Sgt. Frank Jang of IHIT said in a statement released Friday evening. Story continues below advertisement “We need Delphin Prestbakmo’s closest friends and associates to come forward. We also urge any witnesses who were in the area of the 1700-block of 152 Street to contact us. Right now, we believe there may be others that were involved in this altercation, and that’s why its so crucial for those with information about what happened to please come forward.” WATCH: IHIT investigating fatal stabbing outside Surrey mall 2:15 IHIT investigating fatal stabbing outside Surrey mall Officers cordoned off a large parking lot on the mall’s north side, along with a stretch of 18 Avenue between 152 Street and Southmere Crescent East. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy . One man was arrested Friday morning, after a police dog unit was able to track him to a nearby home in the 15000-block of 19A Avenue. No charges have been laid. Story continues below advertisement . @HomicideTeam has now taken conduct of a murder investigation in #Surrey , where a man was found gravely injured in the parking lot of Semiahmoo Shopping Centre at around 3am. He has since died of stab wounds. @SurreyRCMP are at another crime scene several blocks away. @GlobalBC pic.twitter.com/TNJ1900zQv — Sarah MacDonald (@smacdonald__) August 16, 2019 More on Crime More videos Man in Surrey, B.C. seriously injured after overnight shooting, suspect arrested Concordia University shooter dies in prison at 86 Convicted violent offender with high risk to re-offend released back into Winnipeg: police Wanted Ontario man arrested, charged 10 days after parents found dead New list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives Residents raise alarm over ‘crisis’ in Leaf Rapids after weeklong violent crime spree Final sentencing submissions in fatal 2024 Boxing Day crash Advocates react to crackdown on open drug use   WATCH: Brazen Surrey shooting sparks fears of reprisal 1:43 Brazen Surrey shooting sparks fears of reprisal Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551- IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca . Story continues below advertisement Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The homicide comes just two weeks after a well-known Hells Angel was fatally shot in a South Surrey drive-thru less than a five minute drive away, however Jang said there was no indication so far that the cases were connected. Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results. Journalistic standards Report an error © 2019 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Sponsored content More from Global News Spain police arrest one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, police confirm Neighbour shaken after police search Alberta apartment linked to Montreal shooting Advertisement Stay in the loop The email you need for the day’s top news stories from Canada and around the world. 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