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By Greg Fry

Missing person

This year marks 7 years since Denny Poole was reported missing

Jun 20, 2023 | 8:28 AM

DAWSON CREEK — It’s not the kind of anniversary families wish to celebrate.

This year marks seven years since Denny Poole was reported missing. Back on March 12, 2016, the Dawson Creek RCMP received a report that two male youths were walking along the Alaska Highway near the Kiskatinaw River who required police assistance.

Patrols were conducted and one of the youths was found on the Old Alaska Highway but he was alone. Mounties say it appeared the two youth had gotten separated and one of the youths, Denny, continued walking along the Alaska Highway toward Fort St. John while the second youth turned back to Dawson Creek.

Police say information was received that Denny was last seen walking across the Kiskatinaw River Bridge on the Alaska Highway at approximately 7:10 p.m. on March 12, 2016.

Denny is described at the time of his disappearance as;

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• Aboriginal
• 15 years old at the time he went missing
• Approximately 130 lbs
• Between 5’6 and 6’ tall
• Black hair that was short and long in the front

Last seen wearing:

• size 10 men’s Osiris high top shoes (purple, green, blue and black)
• Blue jeans
• Grey hoody with the letters DC on the front
• Black flat brimmed hat

RCMP say this investigation remains active and ongoing with the Dawson Creek RCMP continuing to investigate leads and following up on information already provided. Multiple resources have been utilized including, the RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Air Support services, Search and Rescue, and multiple local community assistance.

Anyone with information on Denny’s location or his disappearance is requested to contact the Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700 or if you wish to remain anonymous please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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