UPDATE: The Fort St. John RCMP were informed by the family that Dale had arrived safely in Thailand, after experiencing some cell phone issues that have now been resolved.
“The Fort St John RCMP are working with the family and are in the process of trying to have an approved verifier confirm this information prior to removing Dale from the missing person list and concluding the investigation,” said Constable Chad Neustaeter, Media Relations Officer for the Fort St John RCMP.
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Fort St. John RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a 71-year-old man considered missing by family.
Dale Philip Hofstrand hasn’t been seen since being dropped off at the Fort St. John Airport on February 5, 2025, for a trip to Thailand.
His family has not heard from him since his last message on February 7, 2025.
Hofstrand is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 216 lbs. He has white hair and is balding, with green eyes.
He also wears glasses for reading and using his phone.
Notably, Hofstrand is not able to sit or stand still due to an almost constant wobble and has difficulty walking.
Anyone with information on Hofstrand’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Fort St John RCMP.