**Title: Police Warn Bryan Fuentes Gramajo May Be in Metro Vancouver**

Authorities are warning that a Toronto gangster charged with murder may be hiding in Metro Vancouver. Bryan Fuentes Gramajo is currently the top fugitive on Canada’s BOLO program list, which highlights the country’s most wanted criminals. He is accused of killing Kashif Jamal Bentley-Jean in July outside a mall in Toronto.

Fuentes Gramajo is believed to have connections to the Lower Mainland, according to B.C. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald. He is suspected to be affiliated with Zone 43, a Montreal gang that has expanded its influence into Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in recent years.

The BOLO program, which stands for “be on the lookout,” was established in 2018 to raise awareness about violent fugitives through media campaigns. Toronto Police Service Chief Superintendent Joe Matthews emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, "We believe you pose a serious threat to any person, in any place you may be."

Matthews added, "We are acutely aware that of the number of places Brian Fuentes Gramajo may be, Vancouver is one of them, and that, in our eyes, puts your community or any community he may be hiding in at risk."

McDonald noted that several other individuals on the top 25 list, including Mohamed Shire, Dharam Dhaliwal, and Kiarash Parzham, also have strong ties to British Columbia. He remarked, "The reality is, the suspects that are on this list are not bound by borders and could be in any of our communities."

Max Langlois, executive director of the BOLO program, reported that out of 78 suspects featured in campaigns over the past seven years, 42 have been located. He stated, "That’s certainly an interesting statistic. But here’s something we can’t measure — how many crimes have been prevented by justice being served."

Langlois also mentioned that rewards of up to $100,000 are being offered for information leading to the capture of the top fugitives. McDonald highlighted the program's success in apprehending high-profile fugitives, including Rabih Alkhalil, a convicted killer who escaped from a Port Coquitlam jail in 2022. Alkhalil was arrested in Qatar last month and is now facing extradition to Canada.

"Thanks to the continuing work by our investigators and with the assistance from partners such as BOLO, it was only a matter of time before his run came to an end," McDonald said.

Currently, only two men wanted in B.C. are included in the latest version of the BOLO list. Omid Mashinchi, 43, is wanted by Vancouver police for conspiracy, trafficking, and possession of a firearm related to a large-scale drug operation. He has a prior conviction for money laundering in the U.S. and was involved in leasing luxury condos to gangsters.

The second individual, Gurkirat Singh, 26, is wanted by Delta Police on charges of sexual assault and related offenses involving a minor.

Vancouver Police acting deputy chief Dale Weidman addressed Mashinchi directly, urging him to turn himself in. "I urge you to stop looking over your shoulder, speak to a lawyer, turn yourself in," Weidman said. "Let’s resolve this through the proper legal process."

Weidman praised the BOLO program for its role in capturing fugitives, including Cody Casey, who was extradited from Oman in May 2025. Casey faced multiple charges, including production and trafficking of fentanyl, before disappearing after removing his ankle bracelet while on bail.

Standing before a group of police officers wearing masks with photos of each fugitive, Weidman stated that the BOLO rewards help keep these offenders in the public eye. "The individuals behind me have made choices that have put them on this list," he said. "With all the police agencies represented here today, the Vancouver Police Department continues to focus our efforts strategically to address the people and activities that most seriously impact community safety."