Prince Rupert RCMP share notes on two missing files from Vanderhoof region

Efforts continue across the Northwest as the Vanderhoof RCMP and Indigenous leaders with the Saik’uz First Nation continue to raise awareness toward two members of the First Nation who have gone missing.

On Friday the Prince Rupert RCMP posted some background information in the search for the two, a female and male both in their late 20's who have gone missing in 2023.

Chelsea Anita Quaw. Cholmes-Heronj was reported missing in early October, while Jay Preston Raphael has been missing since late February.

The First Nation which is located near Vanderhoof is hosting another search for their missing members on Sunday for the immediate area near the community. 

 If you have any information on their whereabouts you are asked to contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.

The Prince Rupert RCMP relayed the information through their social media page, helping to add to the coverage area for the ongoing search efforts.

A look at the work of Emergency Responders can be reviewed from our archive page.