RCMP major crime investigators now suspect foul play in the disappearance of a Comox Valley man almost two years ago.
John Wesley Edwards, known as Wes, was last seen in Courtenay on March 20, 2020.
“Investigators have been actively following up on tips, interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence since the initial missing person report was received in 2020,” said Cpl. Matt Holst of the Comox Valley RCMP Major Crime Unit.
“Recently, new information has surfaced that Wes may have died as the result of foul play. His disappearance remains a priority for us to investigate.”
Edwards, 45, is five-foot-nine, about 145 pounds and has blond/grey hair and blue eyes.
The RCMP are asking anyone with information, “no matter how insignificant it might seem,” to speak with them.
Anyone with information about the disappearance of Edwards is asked to call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 and quote police file number 2020-6597.
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