Family of missing 51-year-old man makes public plea for safe return

The family of Maxwell Harvey Mayling is pleading to the public for any information on his whereabouts.

According to the Prince George RCMP, the 51-year-old was last seen in late October and was reported missing by his brother, Archer Pechawis, in early November.

Pechawis is urging any strangers who may have encountered his brother when he moved from Fort St. John to call the local detachment.

“You can maintain your annuity if you feel like you’re somehow at risk or just don’t want to get involved, but please, if you know something, please come forward.”

Brother of missing 51yo Maxwell Mayling speaks; mother in tears, makes official plea; commends @PG_RCMP for hard work & vigilance @mypgnow pic.twitter.com/sFt3XlKVH0

— Kyle Balzer (@KyleBalzer) January 20, 2017

He calls Mayling a caring father, loyal friend, and a great fisherman who would do anything to help other people.

RCMP Superintendent Warren Brown is confident someone has been in contact with Mayling or knows of what his condition is.

“I would hope that these people would have the courage to come forward. I hope that would go to somebody’s own moral, ethical beliefs and values and we’re urging them to come forward and talk to us.”

.@PG_RCMP Supt. Warren Brown talks case of missing 51yo Maxwell Mayling; no new info since search began in early November @mypgnow pic.twitter.com/9T8fPNw3lg

— Kyle Balzer (@KyleBalzer) January 20, 2017

Mayling is described as:

– First Nations
– 5’9”
– 180 pounds
– Brown eyes
– Salt and pepper hair
– Wears glasses

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Prince George RCMP at (250) 561-3300 or Crime-Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.