Coquitlam RCMP, Kwikwetlem First Nation turn to public in search for missing persons

Two people have gone missing from Coquitlam and police are turning to the public for help.

Coquitlam RCMP said Stephanie Patterson, 44, and David Hall, 57, have not been seen or heard from since Friday, Aug. 11, when they left a home near Colony Farm Road and Lougheed Highway.

Patterson is an elected council member of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation.

In an interview with Global News, Kwikwetlem Chief Ron Giesbrecht issued a plea to the public, saying the community is very concerned.

“I’ve had numerous phone calls this afternoon regarding this. Everyone wants them to come back safe.”

He says Hall is a respected elder in the community and echoes the community’s concern,  particularly for their three children.

“The entire community is worried, and police want to do everything possible to make sure that Patterson and Hall are safe and sound,” Cpl. Alexa Hodgins said in a release.

“Stephanie and David are believed to be travelling together in a 2019 white Honda Ridgeline with British Columbia licence plates NF6112, with two red and black flaming skull stickers on the back.”

The Honda Ridgeline was last seen at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in the Meadow Vale Shopping Centre located at 19080 Lougheed Hwy in Pitt Meadows, according to police.

Patterson is described as standing five-feet-two-inches tall, with a slim build, medium-length brown hair and hazel eyes.

Hall is described as standing six feet tall, with a medium build, short brown hair, a grey beard and hazel eyes.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen Stephanie Patterson, David Hall or their vehicle, or have information on their whereabouts to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.

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