The search continues for Allan Francescutti, the 79-year old who went missing on April 16, 2024.
The Kelowna RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance if they have any trail cameras located on the various trails in the Dee Lake / Doreen Lake area that possibly show the road.
“We know hunters sometimes have cameras located on the trails in that area and we are hopeful one of them caught Mr. Francescutti,” says Kelowna RCMP missing persons coordinator Cst. Brigitte Fodell.
Members of the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team will be headed to the area this weekend to continue the search on foot. Mr. Francescutti’s black truck was located in the same area on April 24th and the search has been ongoing since then.
If you have trail cameras in the Dee Lake / Doreen Lake areas please contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 immediately and reference the file number 2024-19989.
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(April 23, 2024)
Kelowna RCMP are confirming that the vehicle belonging to the high risk missing 79-year old man reported earlier has been located in the Beaver Lake Rd and Dee Lake Rd area.
Police are asking the public to remain out of that particular area where officers and COSAR are currently searching to try and locate the missing man who is not with his vehicle.
“It is important that people don’t saturate the area and interfere with our initial search,” Cpl. Michael Gauthier Media Relations Unit. “We have several resources right now looking for the missing man, including air services, PDS, drones and Search and Rescue.”
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On April 21, 2024, Kelowna RCMP requested the public’s assistance in locating a missing 80-year old man who has not been seen since April 16, 2024.
The missing individual is an Alan Francescutti of Kelowna whose photo is being shared publicly to assist in locating and confirming his well being. Alan may have a medical condition and travelled to the Mabel Lake and Shuswap Falls area as recently as April 12, 2024.
Alan Francescutti is described as;
- 79 years old (correct age)
- 5’10”
- 152lbs
- Grey hair
- Green eyes
- Black leather jacket
- Blue shirt
- Black pants
Alan Francescutti was last seen leaving the Lower Mission area in his truck which is described as a black/dark blue 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic quad cab with Warlock trim package, front and rear mud flaps and bearing BC license plate 8847BH. Alan’s truck has a tonneau cover as well as a chrome ram head ornament mounted on the dash of the vehicle.
Images of the truck and ornament are stock photos.
Anyone who may have seen Alan Francescutti or his vehicle recently is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP or nearest RCMP Detachment. If calling the Kelowna RCMP, please reference file 2024-19989.
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ORIGINAL STORY (April 22, 2024)
Kelowna RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 80-year Kelowna man who has not been seen since April 16.
Family members are concerned for his well-being as the length of time he has been out touch is extremely concerning.
The missing male is described as an elderly, 5’6, Caucasian, with grey hair, green eyes. He was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, blue shirt and black pants. He was last seen leaving his residence in a dark blue or black 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup with a tonneau cover. BCLP 8847BH.
At the family’s request his name will not be released at this time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.