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Coquitlam RCMP searching for high-risk missing man

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Fitsum Zewdu, 31, is wanted by police on a BC Mental Health Act warrant – Mar 31, 2024

A search is underway by Mounties in Coquitlam for a high-risk missing man.

Fitsum Zewdu, 31, is wanted by police on a BC Mental Health Act warrant.

Fitsum Zewdu, 31, is wanted by the RCMP on a BC Mental Health Act warrant. RCMP

Zewdu was last seen on Friday, March 29, at 9 a.m. and was reported missing the following day.

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“There is concern for the wellbeing of Zewdu and police are obliged to apprehend him and return him to a designated facility,” Coquitlam RCMP staff wrote in a release.

Police said the man may be in Burnaby or the downtown Vancouver area.

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Anyone who sees Zewdu is urged to not approach him and to call 911.

Anyone with possible information is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.

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