UPDATE: Body discovered (RCMP search for missing 63-year-old male)

UPDATE: October 25th, 2022

Wetaskiwin RCMP and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit have arrested one man and are searching for another in relation to the murder of Brian Dupe, age 63 of Wetaskiwin.(see related story below)

The Wetaskiwin RCMP with the assistance of Alberta’s Serious Crimes Branch, and Wetaskiwin General Investigation Section members continue to investigate the disappearance of 63-year-old Brian Michael Dupe of Wetaskiwin, Alta.

On October 20, 2022 at 10 pm., the Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to the report of Brian missing from contact with friends and family, having not been heard from since October 14, 2022. 

At the time of Brian’s disappearance, he was without a permanent residence and frequenting social service agencies within and around Wetaskiwin. The Alberta RCMP wish to locate Brian to confirm his health and well being.

Brian Dupe is described as:

Height: 175 cm (5’8”)

Weight: 77 kg (170 lbs)

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Wearing: Jeans, sweats, and black leather jacket.  

The RCMP appreciates the publics assistance and will actively monitor and follow up on tips.

If you have any information on Brian’s whereabouts, you are asked to contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.