The family of a missing Tsawwassen First Nation man is making a public appeal for information.
Waylon Joe has been missing since Aug. 13 when he was last seen at his home. Despite an exhaustive search by family, friends, Surrey search and rescue and Delta police, there is still no sign of the 36-year-old.
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“We have no reason to believe he intentionally went away without telling us, and we are extremely concerned for his well-being,” said his father Marvin Joe. “I know that there must be somebody out there who knows something and hasn’t talked to the police yet. We still don’t have any answers, so we are calling on the public to please help us find our son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend— Waylon.”
Marvin said Waylon has always maintained close relationships with his family, including his brother Wyatt and his mom Madonna.
“We speak nearly every day and have never — in 36 years — gone more than a couple of days without contact,” added Marvin. “We have no reason to believe he intentionally went away without telling us. We are extremely concerned for his well-being.”
His father said Waylon has a big heart and loves animals, family dinners and cooking. He grew up fishing, and loves being out on the water with family and friends. He is a proud homeowner.
“Waylon has had his share of life struggles, but has shown a renewed lease on life in recent years,” said Marvin. “He is very spiritual, and is regularly heard talking about his hopes and dreams for the future. We are so proud of how far he’s come, and of his commitment to living a life he too could be proud of. We are leaving no stone unturned in this search for my son, and know that there must be somebody out there who knows something and hasn’t talked to the police yet.”
Anyone who may have seen or heard from Waylon since his disappearance is asked to contact Delta police at 604-946-4411 and refer to file No. 18-18549. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
