Missing B.C. teen may be in Alberta or Saskatchewan: RCMP
Jaxsen Swain, 15, was last seen in Colwood, B.C. on May 17. RCMP say he may be travelling between B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. (Supplied)
RCMP say a B.C. teenager, missing since last month, may be in Alberta or Saskatchewan.
West Shore RCMP say Jaxsen Swain was last seen at about 11:30 p.m. on May 17 in the 300 block of Wale Road in Colwood, B.C., a city west of Victoria.
He was reported missing to police a day later.
Swain, 15, has a light complexion, a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. He is 180 centimetres (5'11') tall and weighs approximately 68 kilograms (150 pounds).
Police say he could be travelling in B.C., Alberta or Saskatchewan.
RCMP are very concerned about his health and well-being. Police received multiple leads from possible sightings, but Swain remains missing.
Anyone with information about Swain should contact their local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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