News release

Missing person to locate: Edward “Lapa" Vickers

September 1, 2025 - Bella Bella, British Columbia
From: Bella Bella RCMP

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File # 2025-689

Bella Bella RCMP are appealing for public assistance in locating 63-year-old Edward Vickers, also known as Lapa, who was last seen on the evening of Friday, August 29, 2025 walking along Old Town Road in Bella Bella.

Vickers requires essential medication, and loved ones, the community, and police are concerned for his well-being.

Edward Vickers is described as:

• Indigenous male
• 5’7 tall, slim build
• Believed to be wearing a green jacket, black hoodie, black pants, and a brown toque

A search has been launched in the area, which has included support from Bella Coola Search and Rescue, Campbell River Search and Rescue as well as numerous volunteers from the community.

The RCMP has conducted aerial searches using an RCMP helicopter, marine searches with an RCMP vessel, as well as utilizing Police Dog Services.

The search is ongoing.

Bella Bella RCMP would like to extend gratitude to all community members and partner agencies involved in the search efforts which has also included support and collaboration with the Heiltsuk Nation, HIRMD Guardian Watchmen, Heiltsuk Fire Department, Emergency Health Services, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and volunteers from Klemtu, Rivers Inlet and the Nuxalk Nation.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Edward Vickers is asked to call Bella Bella RCMP at 250-957-2388.

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