Missing Person Alert: Kelowna RCMP Seek 32-Year-Old Man

Community Safety Alert for Kelowna and Area

The Kelowna RCMP have issued an urgent missing person appeal for 32-year-old Mitchell Gowing, who has not been seen since Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was last observed in the 1500 block of Harvey Avenue in Kelowna, British Columbia, at his workplace, and has since failed to return or make contact.

Mr. Gowing’s family reported him missing and are deeply concerned, as his disappearance and lack of communication are considered highly unusual for him. Police are asking residents, businesses, and drivers in and around Kelowna to be alert for both Mr. Gowing and his vehicle and to contact investigators immediately with any information about his whereabouts.

Help Needed from the Crime Canada Community

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community members in Kelowna and the surrounding Okanagan region to actively assist in this search. Please carefully review the description and photograph below. If you see someone who may be Mitchell, or notice his vehicle, do not hesitate to contact police.

Official RCMP Details

According to the Kelowna RCMP, the missing man is identified as Mitchell Gowing, age 32. He was last seen on June 9, 2026 in the 1500 block of Harvey Avenue at his place of employment. His family, who reported him missing, are extremely worried about his safety.

RCMP provide the following description of Mr. Gowing:

• Gender/Race: Male, Caucasian
• Age: 32 years old
• Height: Approximately 5 feet 7 inches (5’7″)
• Weight: Approximately 146 pounds
• Hair: Reddish-blonde, mostly shaved
• Facial Hair: Beard, reddish-blonde, similar in colour to his hair
• Eyes: Blue

Police have also released details of the vehicle associated with Mr. Gowing:

• Make/Model: Ford Ranger
• Year: 2008
• Colour: White
• Licence Plate: British Columbia plate SY6249

Photo Released by Kelowna RCMP

RCMP have distributed the following image to help the public recognize Mr. Gowing:

Please take a moment to look closely at this photograph and share it with others in the Kelowna area, including coworkers, neighbours and local community groups.

How to Contact Kelowna RCMP

If you have seen Mitchell Gowing, had any contact with him since June 9, 2026, or have information about his vehicle or movements, contact the Kelowna RCMP Detachment immediately at 250-762-3300.

When calling, please reference RCMP file number 2026-35435 to help officers quickly connect your information to the correct investigation.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

Missing person alerts like this one are critically important for community safety in British Columbia. When an adult with normally reliable routines suddenly disappears, rapid public awareness can make a significant difference in locating them safely. In a busy corridor like Harvey Avenue in Kelowna, there are many potential witnesses, drivers, and business operators who may have seen something without realizing its importance at the time.

We encourage residents to stay informed about local risk patterns and public safety trends by reviewing resources such as the Kelowna Crime Statistics & Safety Report and broader Okanagan-area crime and safety data. While this case is a missing person file and not a criminal charge announcement, the same principle applies: community vigilance and timely reporting are essential. If you notice a person who appears distressed, disoriented, or matches a missing person description, it is always appropriate to contact police so they can conduct a welfare check.

CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to support safer communities by amplifying verified police alerts, helping residents know when to pay closer attention, and making it easier for people to share credible information. In this case, your awareness of Mr. Gowing’s description and his white 2008 Ford Ranger with BC plate SY6249 could help bring him home safely.

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.