RCMP locate the body of 69- year- old man reported missing

Chilliwack, Upper Fraser Valley

2022-03-10 13:06 PST

 

RCMP have located the body of a 69- year-old man who was reported as missing to police on March 4, 2022.

While Chilliwack General Investigation Support Team (GIST) officers continued to pursue leads, evidence led police to an area of Kipp Avenue and Ashwell Drive where Chilliwack Search and Rescue (SAR) located the body on March 9, 2022, around 7:30 a.m.

RCMP and the BC Coroners Service continue their investigations into the events leading up to and cause of the death.

A very difficult and sad way to end a search and we reach out to his family and friends, said Corporal Mike Rail spokes person for the UFVRD. Chilliwack RCMP Victim Services is engaged.

Thank you to the media and public for your assistance.

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