The British Columbia government is pursuing civil forfeiture to seize a high-end Mercedes-Benz from a prominent Vancouver realtor. The luxury vehicle is alleged to have been used as an instrument in a predatory sex crime against a 15-year-old girl in provincial care, who reportedly had the cognitive capacity of an eight-year-old.
Key Takeaways
- B.C. government seeks to permanently seize a 2019 Mercedes E450.
- The realtor is accused of exchanging sexually explicit messages with a vulnerable 15-year-old.
- The vehicle allegedly used to meet or attempt to meet the youth.
- Evidence found in the car included a Viagra pill and children's toys.
Civil Forfeiture Action Launched
The Director of Civil Forfeiture has filed a claim in B.C. Supreme Court targeting a 2019 Mercedes E450 registered to a North Vancouver-based real estate agent. This action marks an extraordinary step, alleging the vehicle was instrumental in a serious offense.
Allegations Against the Realtor
According to court filings, the realtor allegedly engaged in sexually explicit direct messages with a 15-year-old youth residing in a group home between June and July 2025. The filing notes the youth possessed a cognitive capacity described as being similar to an eight-year-old. The statement of facts further alleges that the realtor utilized the Mercedes to arrange meetings or attempt to meet the youth on several occasions.
Evidence Recovered from the Vehicle
Following a police investigation, a search warrant was executed on the Mercedes. During the search, authorities reportedly discovered a white pill bottle containing what appeared to be a Viagra pill. Additionally, "three children's McDonald's Happy Meal toys" were found within the vehicle, according to the court documents.
