Investigation continues as “Walk for Miguel Mack” happens on Saturday

As the second anniversary of the disappearance of Miguel Mack fast approaches the B.C. RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit wants to assure the community that they are continuing to investigate the suspicious disappearance.

On March 3, 2023, the Merritt RCMP received a report that Miguel Mack had not been seen since February 27, 2023. Miguel’s disappearance was deemed suspicious and Major Crime investigators were called in to support.

According to an email from Southeast District Major Crime Unit Cpl. James Grandy it noted that RCMP Police Dog Services, Air Services, Forensic Identification Specialists with remotely piloted aircraft systems, and a host of family and volunteers all participated in a large-scale search. Unfortunately, Miguel has yet to be located.

The Southeast District Major Crime Unit has taken conduct of the investigation and is seeking anyone with any information on Miguel’s disappearance or whereabouts.

“There are people out there with knowledge of Miguel Mack’s disappearance and we are asking those individuals to come forward and contact the police,” said Inspector Brent Novakoski, the Officer in Charge of the BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit.

The unit maintains that the investigation remains a priority for the Southeast District Major Crime Unit and the Merritt RCMP and investigators continue to follow up on leads and speak with people in the community.

Meanwhile the family of Miguel Mack will be hosting a community walk on Saturday March 1, starting at 4:00 p.m. The walk will start at Coutlee Avenue and Orme Street with the tour going around Merritt to Spirit Square and ending at the Civic Centre.

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Miguel Mack is asked to contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit tip line at 1-877-987-8477.