RCMP seek help from public to locate possible missing person at Sun Peaks

KAMLOOPS – A young man has not been seen or heard from since attending a house party at Sun Peaks Resort early yesterday morning.

Ryan Shtuka, 19, was last seen at approximately 2:10 a.m. yesterday, Feb. 17, according to an RCMP media release.

Police say he left a party on Burfield Drive in Sun Peaks to walk home to his nearby residence.

Shtuka did not attend his job as scheduled later that day, and has not been active on social media since he was last seen.

He was wearing dark jeans, a grey/white shirt, a blue coat and a burgundy ball cap.

Shtuka is a 19-year-old Caucasian male with blond hair and brown eyes. He stands 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 155 lbs.

A search by the RCMP has been ongoing since they received the call yesterday. Kamloops Search and Rescue are beginning their efforts today, Feb. 18.

Those who have seen Ryan Shtuka in the past 24 hours and have not already spoken with police are urged to call the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.

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