North Okanagan RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Falkland resident.
Bjorn Collnes was last seen Monday, Sept. 9, 1:30 a.m., while travelling en route from Falkland to Kamloops.
Collnes was driving a brown mini-van, which was recovered by police on Sept. 12, west of Westwold.
According to family, a blue mountain bike, which is powered by a small motor on the back, is also missing from the mini-van.
It is unknown if Collnes is still with this bike.
Collnes is described as a Caucasian male, 72 years of age with blue eyes, brown hair, standing five-foot-seven.
He was last seen wearing a black Harley-Davidson T-shirt, gray and black camouflage shorts with brown running shoes.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Collnes is urged to contact their local police or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.
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