Missing Person – Joshua Gates

July 27, 2026 - Terrace, British Columbia
From: Terrace RCMP

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File #: 2026-6077

Terrace RCMP is asking the public to keep a watch out for 16-year-old Joshua Gates. Joshua was likely in the Terrace area on July 14, 2026. He is originally from the Oak Bay area.

Description of Joshua Gates: 

• 16 years old
• 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
• 141 lbs (64 kg)
• Brown hair
• Brown eyes
• Unknown last clothing description
• May be associated to a blue Honda Civic with B.C. license plate A537SM

Police and family are concerned for the Joshua’s well being. Investigators are reaching out to the public for assistance in locating Joshua Gates and are asking that if anyone sees him, they call the Terrace RCMP non-emergency line at 250-638-7400 to report it to a police officer or anonymously through Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

This release has been updated to reflect that the other missing youth, Jahmai Nathan Joe, has been located and is no longer considered missing. 

Associated links

• Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers

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