The search continues for a North Delta man reported missing to Delta Police on Oct. 24.
On Tuesday, DPD released details on a backpack belonging to missing person Anmol Jagat, was located on Nov. 7 and turned over to police that evening.
“We want to say thank you to the alert youth who spotted the backpack in a wooded area in North Delta, and contacted police the same day,” said Cris Leykauf, DPD spokesperson. “The youth was aware that police are searching for Anmol JAGAT and thought the backpack likely belonged to Anmol.”
Leykauf said officers accompanied the youth to the location where the backpack was found, and conducted a preliminary search of the area the night of Nov. 7, but were hampered by darkness. Police returned the next day, and are continuing the search today (Nov. 9) with a police dog.
South Fraser Search and Rescue has been contacted, and will be deploying again to assist in the search for Anmol. At this time police are not disclosing the location of where the backpack was located, as search conditions in the area are very challenging.
“While this search goes on, we continue to seek any further tips from the public about the whereabouts of Anmol Jagat,” added Leykauf. “We have seen incidents where people have gone missing for days or weeks, before being located.”
However as weather is shifting, she acknowledges that time is of the essence to locate Jagat.
Police do not believe foul play is a factor in his disappearance.
He is described as 21-years-old, 6’1” tall with a medium build with long black hair and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing black pants, black shoes, a white jacket and a green shirt, with a black toque.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Anmol Jagat is asked to call police at 604-946-4411.
