Community Safety Alert: Richmond RCMP Searching for Missing 23-Year-Old Justice Gabriel
Section 1: The Alert
Richmond RCMP are urgently asking for the public’s assistance to locate Justice Gabriel, a 23-year-old man reported missing and considered to be a person of concern for police. He was last seen at Richmond Hospital, located at 7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond, British Columbia, on the evening of March 9, 2026, at approximately 6:48 p.m.
Officers believe that Gabriel may not be familiar with the local area and may attempt to travel toward the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. He does not have access to a phone, increasing concern for his well-being. Police are asking community members in Richmond, along transit routes, and in Vancouver—especially near the Downtown Eastside—to remain alert and report any possible sightings immediately.
Section 2: Official RCMP Details
The following information is drawn directly from the official Richmond RCMP missing person investigation, File 2026-7518 (Date: March 12, 2026):
Missing Person
- Name: Justice Gabriel
- Age: 23 years old
- Gender: Male
- Identity/Background: Indigenous male
Last Known Location & Time
- Last seen at Richmond Hospital, 7000 Westminster Highway, in Richmond, BC
- Date and time last seen: March 9, 2026, at approximately 6:48 p.m.
Physical Description
- Height: approximately 5’9"
- Build: medium build
- Hair: messy or matted dark brown hair
- Facial hair: long dark brown goatee
Clothing at Time of Disappearance
- Black toque (winter hat)
- Long green jacket
- Yellow hospital pants
- Black sneakers
Additional Investigative Notes
- Police believe Gabriel may be unfamiliar with the Richmond area.
- He may attempt to travel toward the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.
- He does not have access to a phone, which may limit his ability to seek help or contact others.
How the Community Can Help
CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to be actively on the lookout for Justice Gabriel. If you live in, work in, or travel through Richmond, along major transit routes, or near the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, please take a moment to review this description and stay alert.
If you see Justice Gabriel or have any information about his whereabouts:
- Call Richmond RCMP immediately at 604-278-1212.
To provide information anonymously:
- Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (1-800-222-TIPS).
- Submit a tip online at www.solvecrime.ca.
Media or additional official inquiries can be directed to the RCMP via email at: Richmond_Media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts—especially those involving young adults with potential health or safety vulnerabilities—are critical to community safety across British Columbia. When someone disappears without reliable means of communication and may be unfamiliar with their surroundings, quick public awareness can make a decisive difference in locating them safely.
We encourage residents in Richmond, Vancouver, and surrounding areas to stay observant in public spaces, on transit, near hospitals, shelters, and community service locations. If you believe you see the person described, do not approach in a confrontational manner; instead, note the exact time, location, and direction of travel, then contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Community vigilance and timely reporting are key tools in ensuring that vulnerable missing persons can be found and returned to 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.