Information sought for missing person investigation

October 9, 2025 - Houston, British Columbia
From: Houston RCMP

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The BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit (ND MCU) and Houston RCMP are seeking information about Michael Kowalchuk, who is a missing person and has not had contact with his family for over a year. His last confirmed sighting was in Prince Rupert in July 2024 where he was driving his white 2003 Cadillac Escalade. Original release 2025-07-29

Investigators believe that Michael Kowalchuk’s white Escalade was located burned and destroyed outside Granisle, BC in late summer of 2024. The Cadillac was located by a member of the public on an unassigned road near Highway 118 south of Granisle and was not reported to police at the time. Investigators believe that other items were left near the Cadillac which were not present when police were notified about the area. The approximate latitude and longitude 54°43'04.9"N 126°14'44.7"W.

Investigators are aware that this area is popular for hunting, camping, and tree planting. Anyone who saw the Cadillac has video surveillance or photos from this area, or anyone who collected items near the location of this vehicle, such as bags, clothing or tools, are urged to call Houston RCMP at (250) 845-2204. 

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