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Missing man from Nelson safely located, say Nakusp RCMP

Rodney Hawkins went missing on September 15th at the Galena Bay ferry terminal. RCMP

UPDATE: Nakusp RCMP say the search is over for a missing 54-year-old man after Nelson resident Rodney Hawkins was located safe and sound.

Police thanked the public and the media for their assistance.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Nakusp RCMP say a man has vanished as his truck was left behind in a ferry lineup.

Nakusp RCMP is asking the public for assistance in locating a missing Nelson resident, Rodney Hawkins, whose truck was found empty at the Galena Bay ferry terminal.

The white 2018 GMC Sierra pickup truck was found on Sept. 15, around 9:40 p.m. in the lineup to the Upper Arrow Lake Ferry in Galena Bay.

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“RCMP is now searching for the vehicle’s registered owner, Rodney Hawkins, who is considered a missing person at this time,” Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey wrote in a release. 

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Police are appealing to any other ferry users who may have noticed the truck at the terminal or the occupant to come forward.

“The GMC quad-cab pickup truck, which had a black Yakima bike pad over the rear tailgate, was the fourth vehicle in the lineup, in the left hand lane and investigators believe that the vehicle entered the ferry lineup at approximately 6 p.m.,” wrote O’Donaghey.

Rodney Hawkins went missing at the Galena Bay ferry terminal on Sept. 15th, 2020.
Rodney Hawkins went missing at the Galena Bay ferry terminal on Sept. 15th, 2020. RCMP

Rodney Hawkins is described as:

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  • Caucasian man
  • 54-years-old
  • 5 ft. 10 in. (178 cm)
  • 160 lbs.
  • Brown hair
  • Brown eyes

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Rodney Hawkins, or has any dash camera footage that may be of interest to investigators is urged to contact their local police, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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