Missing Person Alert: RCMP Seek Help to Find Man Linked to Ross River, Yukon

Community Safety Alert – Public Assistance Needed

Ross River RCMP are requesting the public’s help to locate 36-year-old Chad Vernon, who was reported missing on June 5, 2026. Officers have stated they are worried about his well-being and are treating this as a welfare-focused missing person investigation.

According to police, Chad was most recently seen in Whitehorse, Yukon on May 30, 2026. Since that date, there has been no confirmed contact, and investigators are urging anyone who may have seen him, spoken with him, or has information about his movements to come forward immediately.

Official Details from Ross River RCMP

Ross River RCMP have released the following physical description to assist the public in identifying Chad Vernon:

• Name: Chad Vernon
• Age: 36 years old
• Height: Approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall
• Weight: About 140 pounds
• Build: Slender
• Hair: Shaggy brown hair
• Eyes: Hazel
• Facial Hair: May currently have facial hair or the beginnings of a beard
• Last confirmed sighting: Whitehorse, Yukon – May 30, 2026
• Missing person report filed: June 5, 2026

How the CrimeCanada.ca Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca urgently calls on our community to assist in the effort to locate Chad Vernon. If you live in or travel through Whitehorse, Ross River, or surrounding Yukon communities, please pay close attention to this description and share it with family, friends, and coworkers.

If you have any information at all about Chad’s whereabouts, recent sightings, or if you believe you may have seen him since May 30, 2026, you are asked to contact:

• Your local police service (in Yukon or elsewhere in Canada)
• Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

When calling, reference that you are providing information about a missing person investigation involving Ross River RCMP. You can provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts like this are critical to public safety across the Yukon. In smaller and more remote communities, people often move between towns and rural areas, which can make it harder for police to quickly confirm someone’s safety. That is why broad community awareness and prompt reporting of sightings are essential. In other Canadian communities, detailed safety and crime data, such as the information we provide for places like White River, Ontario crime statistics and safety data, help residents understand local risks and the importance of staying engaged when alerts like this are issued.

If you know someone who may be vulnerable, lives alone, or travels frequently between communities, consider checking in regularly, agreeing on ways to stay in touch, and taking note of where they typically spend time. If a friend, family member, or neighbour seems to go missing, do not wait too long to contact police. Early reports, accurate descriptions, and community vigilance significantly improve the chances of a safe outcome in missing person cases.

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 yukon 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.