Missing person to locate: Robert McKean

Whistler

2023-10-09 17:12 PDT

File # 2023-5223

RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old, Robert McKean. Robert was last seen on October 9th 2023, around 10:20 am at the top of Alpine Way.

Robert is described as:

• 5 ft 6 in
• 130 lbs
• slim build

Robert was last seen wearing:

• Green Jacket
• a baseball cap (unknown colour)
• blue jeans
• a blue Canucks hoodie.

Robert was last seen walking his dog, a white/ginger Cavalier Spaniel named "Lexi".

Whistler SAR, Sea to Sky - Whistler RCMP, IPDS and Whistler Fire Services searched into the night yesterday and will continue the search today alongside Squamish and Pemberton SAR teams.  Police are requesting the public allow SAR teams to conduct a thorough search of the Upper Alpine neighbourhood today and the public to focus their efforts on the area of the Emerald Forest. 

Public searches can be forwarded to the Whistler SAR via email whistler.sar@telus.net . The focus should be on Emerald Forest and tips are as follows:

• Catholic Church to Emerald Forest to the West side of the road
• Be prepared for the elements with rain forecast today
• Wet weather gear, charged phone, and supplies
• Don't search alone
• No check in point will be in the area so please call if you see anything 

If anyone has any information or sightings as the whereabouts of Robert, contact the Sea to Sky- Whistler RCMP Detachment at 604-932-3044. 

Released by

S/Sgt. Sascha Banks

Email: sascha.banks@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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