Nelson police seek public's help finding missing man known as Buzz

Colin, also known as Buzz, was reported missing in Nelson after he was last seen on Oct. 6, 2026.

Photo credit: Nelson Police Department


NELSON — The Nelson Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 48-year-old man named Colin, also known as Buzz, who was last seen in Nelson on Oct. 6.

According to a missing-person bulletin issued Oct. 7, Colin was last seen shortly after midnight near Herridge Lane and Hendryx Street.

Police describe him as five feet seven inches tall, weighing approximately 165 pounds, with a shaved head and tattoos on his neck and arms.

He was last seen wearing a black-and-orange hooded sweatshirt with the words “12 Monkeys” on it, khaki pants and a leather jacket.

Police say Colin's friends are concerned for his well-being and are hoping to locate him as soon as possible.

Anyone who has seen or spoken to Colin in recent days is asked to contact the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919.

The investigation is identified as police file 2026-5723.


Shara Cooper MA, MFA

Shara Cooper is a writer, editor and independent publisher based in Edmonton, Alberta. She is the founder of Nordic Prairie Life and SCENE 49 and publishes The Boundary Sentinel, an independent news publication serving British Columbia’s Boundary region. Her work spans journalism, essays, culture, history and community storytelling, and her writing has appeared in various publications including the Toronto Star.

https://www.sharacooper.ca
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