Nanaimo RCMP are asking for public assistance in trying to locate Joshua Yost, who was last seen at Port Place shopping centre Oct. 30. (Photo submitted)

UPDATE: RCMP locate young man missing more than a week

RCMP sought public's help to try to find 21-year-old Joshua Yost

  • Nov. 9, 2020 12:00 a.m.

Update: Nanaimo RCMP report Joshua Yost has been found safe and sound.

Previously posted: Nanaimo RCMP are asking for help finding a young man who was dropped off at a mall in downtown Nanaimo and hasn’t been seen since.

Police noted in a press release that they are asking for the public’s help in trying to locate 21-year-old Joshua Yost.

Yost was dropped off at London Drugs at Port Place shopping centre Oct. 30. At the time, he was wearing a long, faded purple jacket, black pants and a black ball cap.

“Yost has significant medical issues which require daily medication. As a result, his family and support network are extremely concerned for his safety and well-being,” noted the press release.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP’s non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and quote file No. 2020-40258.


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