RCMP Wanted Alert: Search for John William Pyy in Prince George

Community Safety Alert Overview

The Prince George RCMP in British Columbia are requesting public assistance to locate 65-year-old John William Pyy, who is currently wanted on an unendorsed warrant. This wanted person notice has been issued as part of the detachment’s ongoing efforts to bring individuals with outstanding warrants before the courts.

Police are drawing attention to this case through their regular “Wanted Wednesday” initiative and are asking anyone who may know where Pyy is to contact investigators. Community awareness and timely reporting are critical in cases where a suspect is sought for alleged offences involving direct interaction with police officers.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official information released by the Prince George RCMP, John William Pyy is subject to one unendorsed warrant in relation to several alleged offences involving a police officer.

Alleged Offences Linked to the Warrant

• Obstruction of a police officer
• Assault of a police officer
• Disarming a police officer

Suspect Description

The RCMP have provided the following physical description of John William Pyy to assist the public in identifying him:

• Sex: Male
• Race: White
• Age: 65 years
• Height: Approximately 5’7” (about 170 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 155 lb (about 70 kg)
• Hair: Grey
• Eyes: Blue
• Distinctive marking: Tattoo of an eagle on the upper left arm

Photo Provided by RCMP

Investigators have released a photograph to help the public recognize the wanted individual:

Image: RCMP-issued photo of John William Pyy.

How the Crime Canada Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community members in and around Prince George and across British Columbia to stay alert and share this information responsibly. If you recognize John William Pyy or have any information that could help investigators locate him, you are asked to contact police immediately. Do not approach or attempt to detain anyone you believe may be this individual; instead, report your information to authorities.

To provide information directly to police:

• Call Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300

To report anonymously through Crime Stoppers:

• Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

Anonymous reporting options like Crime Stoppers have helped solve cases in communities across Canada, from smaller areas like Papyum 27 crime and safety data to larger urban centres, by allowing people to share critical details without revealing their identity.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts involving alleged obstruction, assault, and the disarming of police officers are particularly significant for public safety in British Columbia. Any attempt to interfere with an officer’s ability to do their job or retain control of their equipment can escalate situations quickly and increase risks for bystanders, officers, and the wider community.

Community vigilance plays a key role in preventing further harm. If you encounter someone you think may be wanted by police, keep your distance, note as many details as you safely can (such as clothing, direction of travel, or vehicle details), and then contact the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). For ongoing awareness of trends and risk patterns beyond individual cases, residents can also review localized crime trends similar to those published for communities like Plympton-Wyoming crime statistics and safety data, which help Canadians understand how different types of incidents impact long-term community safety.

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.