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Richmond RCMP need the public's help in locating missing youth Aryan Prakash

Darpan News Desk Richmond RCMP, 16 Nov, 2022 06:26 PM

UPDATE:

Richmond RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 14-year-old male youth reported missing on November 15, 2022 has been located, and he is safe and sound. Thanks to the media and public for your assistance.

EARLIER STORY:

Richmond RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Aryan Prakash, who was reported missing on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Aryan was last seen on Tuesday at 2:00 pm.

Aryan is described as a South Asian youth male, 14 years old, 6 ft tall, weighing 135 lbs with black hair and black eyes.

He was last seen wearing a grey jacket and grey pants.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Aryan is urged to contact their local police, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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