May 2, 2024

Surrey mounties want help finding missing man, dog

Mounties in Surrey are asking for your help in finding a man and his dog. They say William Vernie took his dog, Harley out for a walk between 6:00 and 6:30 last evening. Vernie hasn't been seen or heard from since. The dog also hasn't been found. Vernie is described as 6'4" tall, 250 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair, though his head is … [Read more...]

North Shore Rescue deals with missing dog, unresponsive skier

A busy day for North Shore Rescue. Crews had spent two days looking for a Bermese Mountain Dog who ran away from his snow-shoeing owner two weeks ago on Mount Seymuor. They’ve managed to pulled Ohly out of a gully and transport him safely back down by helicopter. Crews were then called to Hollyburn Mountain, where a young male skier had gone … [Read more...]

Missing Richmond woman

Richmond RCMP are asking for help as they look for a 21-year old woman who hasn't been seen for a couple of days. Sgt. Cam Kowalski says Shantelle Alyshia Johnston is usually in regular contact with her mother, but hasn't been for few days. "She does live a bit of a high-risk lifestyle. she has been missing for a couple of days now, last heard from … [Read more...]

RCMP looking for missing Langley man

Langley RCMP are asking for your help finding a missing 59 year old man. Police say Jouni Daniel Rikkinen was last seen November 22nd at Langley Memorial Hospital where he was visiting a family member. He has no history of mental illness or substance abuse and police say his family is concerned because this is out of character for him. Rikkinen is … [Read more...]

Missing trail runner found safe

A hiker has been found safe after going missing yesterday in the North Shore mountains. Search officials say the man, in his forties, had gone for a run in only light gear, and didn't tell anyone where he was going. He has now been found in the Hanes Valley area, at Norvan Creek. Officials say he is hypothermic, but alive. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

Patient missing from psychiatric hospital

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a patient who's walked away from the Colony Farm psychiatric hospital in Port Coquitlam. Charles Albert Hansen was last seen wearing a blue winter jacket, a green and white long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and white runners. Police say the 60-year old should not be approached.   CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]

Oppal delivers Missing Women report to BC government

BC's Missing Women commissioner has delivered his final report to the provincial government, and the Ministry of Justice has promised to make it public before Christmas. Wally Oppal spent several months reviewing the events leading up to the 2002 arrest of serial killer Robert Pickton, and why police were not able to stop him sooner. The report is … [Read more...]

Missing man from Abbotsford may be in trouble

Abbotsford Police are searching for an 18 year old man who disappeared last night under suspicious circumstances. Sayed Mohsin Shah made a panicked phone call to a friend shortly after leaving his home in the Blueridge Drive area around 7pm. Before the conversation was cut off, he reported he was in trouble and pleaded with his friend to call his … [Read more...]

Human rights groups slam Missing Women Inquiry ahead of deadline

The inquiry into B.C. missing and marginalized women, and why serial killer Robert Pickton wasn't caught sooner, didn't have to be this way. That, according to three human rights groups, days before the quiry is expected to deliver its findings. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association, Pivot Legal Society and West Coast LEAF have put together a report … [Read more...]

Chilliwack man with Alzheimer’s missing

Chilliwack Police are searching for a missing man with early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. Eighty-one year old Jim Young was last seen Saturday afternoon in the Vedder Road area. He was driving a 1995 red Ford Aerostar, license plate XCV664.  He is 5’10”, 180 pounds, with grey hair, wearing glasses, a black fleece jacket and … [Read more...]