Canada - Kai Pavlovic, 11, not found at wellness check, may be w/unk caretaker, late dad's family in NZ concerned for his safety, Burnaby BC, Sep 2025

[Warwick1991]

That is the concern at this time. If police cannot obtain any information beyond "with a caregiver", it seems like something is wrong.

I agree... If there's a "wellness check," all the custodial parent has to do is let them see the child, or arrange to have them meet the child wherever he may be. If that can't be done, the worst is likely.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

I agree... If there's a "wellness check," all the custodial parent has to do is let them see the child, or arrange to have them meet the child wherever he may be. If that can't be done, the worst is likely.

And if this is the case, it is starting to feel like the Daybell case.
God, I hope this is not the case.

 

[Kittypoo]

https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/burnaby/news/2025/10/burnaby-rcmp-renews-plea-information-search-missing-11-year-old

News release

Burnaby RCMP renews plea for information in search for missing 11-year-old​

October 9, 2025 - Burnaby, British Columbia
From: Burnaby RCMP

The Burnaby RCMP is renewing its plea for information and is sharing additional photos and a family statement as part of the ongoing investigation to locate missing 11-year-old Kai Pavlovic.

On September 26, 2025, Burnaby RCMP received a request for a well-being check for Kai. Investigators have spoken with Kai’s family members and have reason to believe Kai is staying with a caretaker who police are actively working to identify.

“We believe there are people who know who this caretaker is, and where they are located, and we are appealing to them to come forward and speak to police,” said Burnaby RCMP Media Relations Officer Cpl. Laura Hirst. “Our number one priority is to find Kai and confirm his safety and well-being.”

Investigators are also hoping to speak to community members who may have had interactions with Kai as part of his daily routine. In particular, we want to speak to any adults or parents whose children have been participating in playdates, sports, and/or extra curricular activities with Kai. We would also like to speak to any operators or instructors from sports or activities which Kai has been involved in.

“Our officers have been working non-stop to locate Kai and are employing a number of techniques to gather information and help move the investigation forward,” said Cpl. Hirst, “The best way for the public to help us is to keep an eye out for Kai and contact us immediately if they have any information on his whereabouts.”

Investigators remain in close communication with members of Kai’s family and his extended family, who wished to share a statement about him with the public.

“Kai is a bright, curious, outgoing and kind little boy who loves to climb trees, build forts and learn to sail. He is a friend to all animals and particularly adores horses, cats and dogs.

Kai's family in New Zealand love him dearly, and they are asking anyone with any information on Kai's location to please immediately contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999"

Burnaby RCMP is also sharing additional images of Kai as part of the investigation. He is described as being approximately 5’0”, with a thin build, and brown hair.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kai Pavlovic is urged to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 or their local police.

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So why are there no recent photos. These look to be a lot younger than 11 years. Hinky meter on
JMO

 

[Snoopster]

I will have trouble sleeping tonight. How difficult can it be for a mother to produce her child to LE to prove he is ok?

Kai, we are all thinking about you!

 

[nhmemorymaker]

So why are there no recent photos. These look to be a lot younger than 11 years. Hinky meter on
JMO

My guess is that those are the only pictures that the distressed relatives have.
The first post shows him with a new baby. That picture looks much closer to his 11 years.

 

[Serononin]

And if this is the case, it is starting to feel like the Daybell case.
God, I hope this is not the case.

It's got shades of the Kyran Durnin case in Ireland, too. He turned out to have not been seen for about two years before he was reported missing. He fell through the cracks because his family had told his school he was attending a different school across the border in Northern Ireland. It's beginning to seem like Kai's mother may have come up with a similar story, but instead of a school in another country, it's a new caregiver who lives in some mystery "elsewhere"