Foul play is suspected in the disappearance of a 27-year-old Gibsons man.
Dane Stanway was reported missing on May 12 to Sunshine Coast RCMP, after he had not been seen or heard from since the beginning of the month.
“To date, the investigation into Mr. Stanway’s disappearance has revealed that it is likely Mr. Stanway met with foul play, and may be deceased,” said Cpl. Meghan Foster in a media release issued Saturday.
“As such, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken conduct of the investigation.”
Foster said the RCMP have since been assisting IHIT with collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses who may have information in Stanway’s disappearance. Investigators believe that Stanway was still on the Sunshine Coast in the first week of May 2016, before his disappearance.
It is unknown what Stanway was wearing at the time of his disappearance, but police have released an image in the hope that anyone who recognizes or has seen Stanway recently will come forward to share information.
“Mr. Stanway was leading a lifestyle associated to criminal activity and was known to police; however, the reasons surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and anyone who may have information is asked to contact IHIT,” said Foster.
Those with information are asked to contact the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-4448, or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
