The BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit (ND MCU) and Houston RCMP are continuing to seek information about Michael Kowalchuk, who is a missing person and has not had contact with his family for approximately two years.

On June 26, 2025, RCMP received a report that Michael Randolf Kowalchuk had not been heard from for over a year. An investigation determined that he was last known to reside in Granisle, BC; however, police inquiries there, and elsewhere, were unsuccessful in locating him.

Michael Randolf Kowalchuk is described as Caucasian man, 57 years, 6 ft (183 cm) .194 lbs (88 kg), Medium build , Blonde hair, usually wears it in a ponytail, Blue eyes, Light brown goatee. 

Michael Kowalchuk’s last confirmed sighting was in Prince Rupert in July 2024.

Investigators believe that Michael Kowalchuk’s white Escalade was located, burned and destroyed, outside of Granisle in late summer of 2024. The Cadillac was located by a member of the public on an unassigned road near Highway 118 and was not reported to police at the time. Investigators believe that other items were left near the Cadillac which were not present when police were notified about the area.

Investigators are aware that this area is popular for hunting, camping, and tree planting.

Anyone who saw the Cadillac, has video surveillance or photos from this area, or anyone who collected items near the location of this vehicle, such as bags, clothing or tools, are urged to call Houston RCMP at (250) 845-2204.