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** Update: Saturday, 17 July 2010 00:39
Investigators now confirm that the McCann's SUV has been located approximately 30 kilometers east of Edson near Carrot Creek. Investigators continue to process the scene and the vehicle, which includes the forensic examinations.
Investigators still want to hear from anyone who may have seen the light green 2006 Hyundai Tucson license plate number ZPK 289, in the period from July 5 to 16, 2010. Anyone with information is asked to call Edson Detachment at 780-723-8800, Saint Albert detachment at 780-458-4300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
(Photo: A police aerial photograph of the vehicle found at the above noted scene. Click to enlarge.)
Friday, 16 July 2010 15:39
The RCMP is requesting the public’s help in locating a person of interest in the McCann missing persons investigation. The public is asked to call police or Crimestoppers immediately if they have any information regarding the whereabouts of Travis Edward Vader, aged 38, of no fixed address.
caucasian male
short red hair
hazel eyes
could have a goatee
6'2 (183 cm)
220 lbs (104 kgs)
(Photo: Travis Edward Vader. Click to enlarge photo.)
Vader has multiple outstanding warrants on unrelated matters and has been known to be in the possession of firearms. Vader has a history of drug abuse. The RCMP is cautioning the public not to approach him as he could pose a threat to public safety.
“K” Division RCMP has 20 investigators working full-time on finding the McCanns. The law enforcement community across Canada is engaged in this effort. At any time since the start of the investigation, more than 100 RCMP officers from detachments and specialized units across Alberta have been focusing their efforts on this case.
“Today’s announcement is the result of their hard work, which will continue until this case is resolved,” said Assistant Commissioner Peter Hourihan, Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations “K” Division RCMP. “I want to assure the public that they can have confidence in the RCMP’s ability to take and process the tips they give us.” The RCMP has received more than 100 tips from the public in this case and carefully evaluates each tip we receive.
It was during the evaluation of a tip received at the Prince George Detachment on July 13, that an employee realized that they had not collected contact information from a witness who had attended the detachment to reporting a sighting of the McCann’s vehicle. Given the importance the RCMP places on processing each and every tip, immediate steps were taken to mitigate this oversight. A media release was issued and the RCMP was able to contact the witness.
What happened in Prince George has received much public attention and is being used by some to question the RCMP’s competence in this investigation. The RCMP reminds the public that the organization did what was required to get things right once the oversight was discovered, even if that meant exposing the organization to intense public scrutiny.
“I can assure you that each investigation we do is subject to review and this is underway in regards to the actions taken in after the discovery of the McCann’s motor home on July 5, 2010,", said Hourihan, who reported that a member has been placed on administrative duties until the review is complete.
“The important message today is that we don’t know where Mr. Vader is and that RCMP needs the public’s help in locating him. The public also needs to know that Mr. Vader could be dangerous and any sightings should be reported to police immediately,” said Hourihan.
Original article:
On July 3 , 2010, Lyle and Marie Ann McCann, both in their late 70’s , departed St.Albert in their Motorhome towing their SUV. The couple were last seen at the Superstore Gas Bar in St.Albert at approximately 9:25am on July 3, 2010.
On July 5th, 2010, the motorhome, registered to the couple was located completely destroyed by fire in a remote area approximately 30Kms. from Edson, Alberta.
The couple and the SUV have not been located. The SUV is described as a 2006 Hyundai Tucson, Light green in color with Alberta Licence plate ZPK 289.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the missing couple and their SUV, please contact: Edson RCMP Detachment at 780-723-8800, St. Albert 780-458-4300 or Crimestoppers at1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
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