Community Alert: RCMP Seek Help to Locate Missing Senior Ross Runciman in British Columbia

RCMP Request Public Assistance to Find Missing 77-Year-Old Man

The RCMP in British Columbia are asking the public across the province to help locate 77-year-old Ross Runciman, who has been reported missing. He was last seen in March 2025, and police are concerned for his well-being due to his age and the length of time since he was last observed.

This appeal is directed to anyone who may have seen Ross or recognizes him from the description and photo provided. Residents throughout British Columbia, including smaller communities similar in scale to places profiled on CrimeCanada such as Rossland crime statistics and safety data, are urged to stay alert and contact police immediately with any potential information.

Help Find Missing Senior: Description and Last Known Details

Crime Canada Community: Your assistance is urgently needed. Please review the photo and description below and share this information with friends, neighbours, and local community groups. If you see Ross or know anything about his whereabouts, contact police right away.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official information released by the RCMP – Sidney/North Saanich detachment (British Columbia), the following details have been provided about the missing person investigation:

Identity and Last Seen Information

• Name: Ross Runciman
• Gender / Ethnicity: Caucasian male
• Age: 77 years old
• Last seen: March 2025 (exact date and time not specified in the official release)

Physical Description

• Height: 6 ft 0 in (approximately 182 cm)
• Weight: 185 lbs (approximately 84 kg)
• Hair: Grey hair

Clothing at Time Last Seen

• Wearing a high-visibility vest (hi-vis safety vest)

How to Report Information

Police are specifically requesting assistance from the public to help locate Ross. If you have any information, no matter how small it may seem, you are asked to do one of the following:

• Contact your local police directly and reference this missing person alert for Ross Runciman.
• Provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

When calling, be prepared to share when and where you may have seen Ross, any distinguishing details you noticed, and whether he was alone or with someone else.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts involving older adults are treated with particular urgency. Seniors may face increased health, mobility, or confusion-related risks when they are missing for an extended period. Community awareness and rapid reporting are key to bringing people like Ross home safely. By staying observant in your neighbourhood—whether you live in a larger centre or a smaller community similar to those featured in our data, such as Rossburn crime and safety statistics—you help create a safer environment for vulnerable residents.

If you are out walking, driving, or working outdoors, take a moment to look closely at the photo and description of Ross. Report any possible sightings immediately to local police or to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Avoid sharing unverified rumours on social media; instead, focus on passing concrete information directly to law enforcement so that search efforts remain accurate, coordinated, and effective.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.