CANADA Canada - Rodney Ernie Hicks, 27, Burnaby, BC, 3 March 1989

[TheArtfulDetective]

Rodney Ernie Hicks



Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: March 3, 1989
Location Last Seen: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Description:​

• Date of Birth: circa 1961
• Age: 27
• Race: White/Caucasian
• Gender: Male
• Height: 172cm / 5 ft 8 in
• Weight: 73kg / 161lb
• Hair Color: Brown
• Eye Color: Green
• Nickname/Alias: Unknown
• Distinguishing Marks/Features: Protruding upper teeth.
• Clothing & Personal Items: Blue turtleneck. Blue two-toned colored sweater. Blue denim jeans. Black running shoes.
• Identifiers: Unknown
• Other: Medical - Has an intellectual disability and suffers from epilepsy and autism.

Circumstances of Disappearance:
Hicks was last seen at his residence at 5:00 pm on March 3, 1989. He has never been heard from again. He has an intellectual disability and suffers from epilepsy and autism. Few details are available regarding his disappearance and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Investigators:

• Burnaby RCMP: 604-646-9999
  Reference Case#: 1989-12287

• Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at Canadian Crime Stoppers Association
  Crime Stoppers provides anonymous tipping

• Send email to the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at: [email protected]

NCMPUR Case Number: 2014004201
NamUs Case Number: Not listed

Canada's Missing | Case details

 

[TheArtfulDetective]

Anniversary of disappearance today.

 

[HopeRains]

Vancouver Sun, 11 Mar 89.

This sounds to be the same gentleman. Same name, date of passing in the announcement is the same date as disappearance, the Community Living Society (noted in the announcement and as per their website) "The Community Living Society (CLS) supports individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries to live meaningful lives as full citizens." (Pitt Meadows -> Burnaby = 16 miles -> Vancouver = 6 miles).

 

[TheArtfulDetective]

Very odd! I wonder why he was reported missing to the RCMP? Unless he was found deceased the very same day? Confusing!

 

[HopeRains]

Very odd! I wonder why he was reported missing to the RCMP? Unless he was found deceased the very same day? Confusing!

I agree. I'm thinking either it's an older record that was not closed Or perhaps Mr. Hicks' body was not recovered and so the record remains open.