Police seek 13-year-old last seen in Chilliwack
Zayn Johnston. Photo: Chilliwack RCMP
Chilliwack RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating 13-year-old Zayn Johnston, who was last seen Aug. 6. Investigators believe he may currently be in the Langley area.
Johnston was last seen at approximately 9 a.m. boarding a public bus in Chilliwack. Despite efforts by investigators and family members to locate him, he remains missing.
Johnston is five-foot-six and approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing black pants and a black hoodie when last seen.
Johnston is from Chilliwack but is known to frequent the Langley area. Police and his family are concerned for his well-being.
Anyone who sees Johnston is asked not to approach him and to contact local police. Information about his whereabouts can be provided to Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Chilliwack RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating 13-year-old Zayn Johnston, who was last seen Aug. 6. Investigators believe he may currently be in the Langley area.
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