The RCMP’s Southeast District Major Crime Unit is renewing a call for information into the disappearance of a 24-year-old Merritt man who was last seen over a year ago.

Police say Miguel Mack was last seen on Feb. 27, 2023, and was reported missing on March 3 after concerns were raised by this family, who hadn’t seen or heard from him for several days.

“To date, our investigation has shown that Miguel Mack’s disappearance was the result of foul play and that Miguel Mack is the victim of a homicide,” RCMP Staff Sgt. Jason Smart said, noting the investigation remains a priority for the Southeast District Major Crimes Unit.

“It is important to police that the person(s) responsible for his disappearance and murder be held accountable and it is even more important for Mr. Mack’s family to be provided with some semblance of closure so that they can begin to heal from this terrible ordeal.”

In March of last year, police said Mack’s disappearance was suspicious and that it involved criminality. They also said ground and air searches were unsuccessful in finding any signs of the Mack.

Mack is described as a First Nations man, standing five-foot-ten, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a burgundy hoodie with white writing, dark pants, and a toque.

Mounties say the Mack family will be hosting a community walk this Friday, March 1, starting at 5 p.m. People will gather at 2337 Coutlee Ave. in Merritt, and go around the community before ending the walk at Spirit Square.

Police are also urging people who may have information about the disappearance of Miguel Mack to contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit at 1-877-987-8477.

“There are people out there with knowledge of Miguel Mack’s disappearance and we are asking those individuals to come forward and contact the police,” Smart added.