A Surrey man was stabbed to death in his apartment in Cedar Hills in Whalley late Sunday afternoon and police have a 54-year-old suspect in custody.

Jeremy McLellan, 35, was found in the apartment at 128th Street and 95 Avenue at 5:45 p.m., suffering from stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at hospital at 6:25 p.m.

"It is unclear at this time what the motive is for this murder," said Sgt. Jennifer Pound, spokeswoman for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. "A 54-year-old male, believed to be the suspect, was located at the scene and arrested. He remains in custody but cannot be identified as he has not been formally charged."

Police are asking anyone with information about this homicide to call the IHIT tips line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or contact the investigators by email at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca tzytaruk@thenownewspaper.com