Police hope to solve mysterious five year old disappearance

Police are hoping someone will come forward with information to help crack a five year old cold case.

On March 19, 2008, Kellen McElwee was last seen leaving the Keg restaurant on 200th Street in Langley. He was never seen again.

Police say they have not been able to link his disappearance to gangs, drugs or organized crime. But they believe someone out there knows what happened to McElwee.

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Now police and McElwee’s family are hoping someone will come forward.

“Five years is a very long time to hold on to this information and we know that lifestyles can change significantly in this period of time,” says Sgt. Jennifer Pound of IHIT.

“We are asking that you make the choice to come forward with information that will allow this family to feel at peace.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT TIP LINE at 1-877-551-4448 or if you wish to remain anonymous please call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS.