Salmon Arm RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Canoe resident.
Harold André Seaward (goes by André), was reported missing Aug. 26. However, police have since learned that Seaward, 55, may have been missing since Aug. 16.
Seaward was living alone on his boat at the time of his disappearance. Search and rescue and RCMP dive teams have been combing the area trying to locate him, but without success.
Police say a canoe is missing from Seaward’s boat, leading investigating officers to the believe that Seaward may have used it as a mode of transportation.
The canoe is described as old and in poor condition. Seaward is described as caucasian, thin and with salt and pepper shoulder-length hair.
Anyone with information that may assist police in this investigation is asked to contact the local detachment at 250-832-6044.