It has been nearly two months since Ben Tyner went missing in the Nicola Valley, and police now say foul play is suspected in relation to his mysterious disappearance.
“Sometimes at the onset of an investigation there are pieces that don’t quite fit and while there is nothing definite, they warrant further investigation,” said B.C. RCMP media relations officer Sgt. Janelle Shoihet in a news release. “Now having had the opportunity to review all the pieces, we believe that the circumstances surrounding Mr. Tyner’s disappearance may involve criminality.”
Tyner was reported missing to Merritt RCMP on Jan. 28, after his horse was found in the backcountry.
After seven days of combing the Nicola Valley for a sign of the missing cowboy, Merritt RCMP enlisted support from the Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) to provide additional resources.
The investigation remains a priority for the Southeast District Major Crimes Unit and the Merritt RCMP, the release states. To protect the integrity of the investigation, no further details can be provided, Shoihet added.
Anyone who has information regarding Tyner’s disappearance is asked to contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or the SED MCU tip line at 1-877-987-8477.
