Jack Family investigation continues

Prince George, Missing Person

2024-08-26 10:21 PDT

File # 1989-26607

August 2, 2024 marked the 35-year anniversary of the disappearance of four members of the Jack family. Doreen, Ronald, Ryan and Russell were reported missing after failing to return from an alleged job opportunity Ronald had west of Prince George. The circumstances of their disappearance are largely unknown, despite the hours of investigation that have been ongoing since 1989.

A collage of images of the members of the Jack family, Ronald, Doreen, Russell and Ryan.
Click here for a larger collage of images of the members of the Jack family, Ronald, Doreen, Russell and Ryan.

This is the type of investigation that relies heavily on what we can learn from the public. It is unlike investigations today where we can track people using their digital footprint. There is no surveillance to review, no banking records to follow or cell phone records to examine. There is little that would give us a clue as to where the Jack family went after they were last seen, states Sgt. Aaron Whitehouse, commander of the Serious Crime Unit.

That is not to say there are no investigational steps to be taken, however. Prince George RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit has a dedicated investigator attached to the search, who continues to follow up on all verifiable tips received from the public. This work involves examining original file material against new tips. Many of the tips received today were already thoroughly investigated before.

Image of some of the boxes storing the thousands of documents accumulated during the investigation. 
Click here for a larger image of some of the boxes storing the thousands of documents accumulated during the investigation.

As with all missing persons investigations, this investigation will remain open until such time as the Jack family is located. Prince George RCMP continues to work in collaboration with our law enforcement partners, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal agencies, and the public on this case and continues to encourage community support in bringing forward new information for investigation.

If you have any information about this or any other criminal offence, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477 or online at www.northernbccrimestoppers.ca (English only). You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information that leads to an arrest or recovery of stolen property, you could be eligible for a cash reward.

Released by:

Cpl. Jennifer Cooper
Communications NCO / Media Relations Officer
Prince George RCMP
455 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC, V2L 0B7
Office: 250-561-3300

Email: princegeorge_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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