Terrace RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating two missing teenagers who may be travelling together between Terrace and Kitimat.
Police are searching for Jahmai Nathan Joe and Joshua Gates, two teenagers who are originally from the community of Oak Bay, Vancouver Island.
The last sighting of Jahmai was just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, near the 4600 block of Lakelse Avenue in Terrace. Police also have reports that place Joshua in Terrace on July 14, but have not confirmed any sightings since then.
Jahmai is described as an Indigenous male who is 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 161 pounds, has black dreadlocks and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing all black clothes, a black hoodie, and khaki boots.
Joshua is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, 141 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. His last known clothing is unknown. Police say that Joshua may have a possible connection to a blue Honda Civic vehicle with B.C. licence plate A53 7SM.
It is believed by investigators that the two youths are traveling together between the Terrace and Kitimat areas.
Police and the boys’ families are asking anyone who sees either teen to contact the Terrace RCMP non-emergency line at 250-638-7400. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
