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Missing Squamish teen found dead

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Staff report
September 25, 2021 1:36pm

The teen missing from Garibaldi Highlands has been found dead.

On September 22nd, 2021, at 7:20 am the Squamish RCMP were notified of a missing 15 year old boy, Richie Stelmack, who was not located in his home the next morning.

On September 25th, 2021 search teams including Squamish Fire, Squamish SAR, and Squamish RCMP set up to do more technical terrain to locate Richie. At approximately 10:40 am search teams located Richie in the Mashiter area of the Garibaldi Highlands. Unfortunately he was deceased.

There is no evidence of foul play and the family has been notified and are requesting privacy during this very tough time. The Squamish RCMP will work with the BC Coroners Service on this investigation.

Search crews alongside Squamish Fire and Squamish RCMP will be in the area throughout the day and expect traffic delays and closures along The Boulevard.  Please do not come to this area today until a full reopening has occurred.

“Squamish Fire, Squamish RCMP, Squamish and Search and Rescue first send thoughts to the family of Richie our hearts go out to them” stated Sergeant Sascha Banks. “We also would like to thank all the support and the assistance from the community of Squamish and surrounding area, along with the media who made sure everything was done to find Richie.  It has been a very hard and difficult few days and this was not the ending we had hoped for. One thing I know Squamish will do in the coming days and weeks is we will rally around Richie’s family, friends, and our community members.”

 

 

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  1. J. Singh Biln says

    September 25, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    Our sincerest condolences to Richie’s parents, family and friends. This is a devastating outcome as the entire community was hoping he would be found safe. All of us are mourning with you during this tragic time. Rest In Peace, Richie.

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