Houston RCMP renew calls to find man missing for two years

Michael Randolf Kowalchuk (Supplied by the Houston RCMP)

Houston RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit are renewing calls to find Michael Kowalchuk.

Police said the report was received on June 26, 2025, after family hadn’t heard from Kowalchuck for over a year.

Mounties added an investigation found his last known residence was in Granisle, with inquiries there and elsewhere unsuccessful in locating him.

Kowalchuck is described as:

  • Caucasian man
  • 57 years
  • 6 ft
  • 194 lbs
  • Medium build
  • Blonde hair, usually wears it in a ponytail
  • Blue eyes
  • Light brown goatee

His last confirmed sighting was in Prince Rupert in July 2024.

Location where the Escalade was located (Photo Supplied: Houston RCMP)

Police believe Kowalchuck’s white Cadillac Escalade was found burned and destroyed in the summer of 2024 on an unassigned road near Highway 118.

Officers said other items were believed to have been left near the vehicle which were not present when investigators were notified of the area.

Anyone who saw the vehicle, has video or photos of the area, has collected items near its location, or have more information about Kowalchick’s location is asked to call the Houston Detachment.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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