Search resumes in B.C. for missing Alberta man

By Jensen, Randy on June 25, 2020.

LETHBRIDGE HERALD

Lethbridge Police, with assistance from Pemberton and surrounding RCMP detachments, have begun an exhaustive search of the remote and mountainous terrain where the burned-out vehicle of a missing man was found by hikers last November.

Marshal Iwaasa, who was 26-years-old at the time he was reported missing, was last seen by relatives in Lethbridge on Nov. 17, 2019. He told family he was returning to Calgary but hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Iwaasa was reported missing on Nov. 25, 2019 after his burned out truck was located in the B.C. backcountry.

Iwaasa’s disappearance is considered suspicious, however, there is no credible, corroborated or compelling information at this time to suggest foul play or that the matter is criminal in nature.

Lethbridge Police, RCMP, Search and Rescue personnel, an RCMP fire investigator as well as several private investigators and members of the Canadian Search and Disaster Dogs Association (CSADDA) were conducting a comprehensive ground search of the area Wednesday and today. Members of the Iwaasa family will also be in attendance. A helicopter and all-terrain vehicles are being used to access the search site.

To date there have been numerous reported sightings of Iwaasa in many jurisdictions throughout Canada – often at the same time. Every tip has been followed up and every tip with enough information that could be corroborated has proven not to be Iwaasa, Lethbridge Police said in a release.

Throughout the investigation officers have continued to monitor Iwaasa’s personal affairs.

Once the search has been concluded an update will be provided.

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