On April 6, law enforcement agencies in Suriname announced an official manhunt for Pearl Percy Morgenstond, a 41-year-old suspect also known by the aliases ‘Morgu’ and ‘Kabouter’, acting on orders from the Attorney General at the Suriname Court of Justice.
Born on January 22, 1985, in Paramaribo, Morgenstond is registered at two addresses in Wanica District: Devisweg and Kronenburgweg. Suriname police have linked the suspect to a string of severe criminal offenses. The charges against him include active participation in a structured criminal organization, hostage-taking, aggravated theft, extortion, and qualified forgery of official documents. He also faces an additional charge of violating the country’s Arms and Ammunition Act.
Suriname police released a public description of the suspect to aid public identification: he is a man of Creole descent, with a brown skin tone, curly hair, and a stocky build. The manhunt operation is being led jointly by two specialized units: the Serious Crime Combat Division and the Forensic Investigation Department, which bring specialized experience in tracking high-priority criminal suspects.
In a public appeal, law enforcement is urging any member of the public who may have information about Morgenstond’s current whereabouts to come forward immediately. Tip-offs can be submitted through multiple channels: calling the Suriname Central Region Detective Division (RRMS) at the hotline 582050, contacting the national police Command Center at the emergency line 115, or visiting the nearest local police station to share information in person. All provided information will be handled confidentially as the operation progresses.