RCMP has announced the discovery of two bodies found on Sunday afternoon near Ashcroft, BC, which are believed to be two missing Surrey men- Ryan Provencher and Richard Scurr.
The bodies were found by Lytton RCMP officers in a rural area near Spences Bridge. It's believed there was criminality involved in their death.
“We have been working closely with the BC Coroners Service to confirm the identities of the deceased as Ryan Provencher and Richard Scurr, who were reported missing to the Surrey RCMP in mid-July of this year,” says Sgt. Steve Rigby of SED MCU. “The RCMP is confirming their identities in an effort to advance our investigation into their deaths.”
Richard Scurr, 37, and his friend Ryan Provencher, 38, were last seen getting into a white 2019 Jeep Cherokee in Surrey on July 17. Provencher was driving the Jeep while Scurr was in the passenger seat. The vehicle was later located near Logan Lake without occupants.
Police suspected foul play in the disappearances.
BC RCMP’s Southeast District Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation, assisted by Ashcroft and Lytton RCMP Detachments. The BC Coroners Service is also investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the SED MCU tip line at 1-877-987-8477 or if wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.