Edson RCMP seek public assistance in location of missing male

Mar. 11, 2025

Edson RCMP seek public assistance in location of missing male – Update 3 Located

Yellowhead County, Alta. – On Mar. 11, 2025, Edson RCMP, with the assistance of RCMP Air Services, were able to locate Bruce Wayne Thompson who was deceased.

Our condolences are with the family and community. Edson RCMP thanks all community members who stepped up to help, lend information and assistance in any way.

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Media Contact :

Constable Julie-Ann Strilaiff

Peace Regional RCMP – Public Information Officer

780-617-4869

Mar. 10, 2025

Edson RCMP seek public assistance in location of missing male – Update 2

Yellowhead County, Alta. – Edson RCMP are still on the lookout for missing Bruce Wayne Thompson. Investigation has continued and RCMP are asking for any footage from residents, businesses or dashcams in the area of Highway 16 and Range Road 181A around 8:00 P.M. on Mar. 2, 2025.

RCMP would like to thank community members for all of their assistance thusfar.

The Edson RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the location of, or sightings of Bruce. Anyone with information in relation to Bruce is asked to please contact the Edson RCMP at 780-723-8800 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8377 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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Media Contact :

Constable Julie-Ann Strilaiff

Peace Regional RCMP – Public Information Officer

780-617-4869

Mar. 7, 2025

Edson RCMP seek public assistance in location of missing male – Update

Yellowhead County, Alta. – Edson RCMP are still on the lookout for missing Bruce Wayne Thompson.

A photo of his vehicle has been located and RCMP hope that with its identifying features, someone in the public may recognize it.

Additionally, RCMP are releasing one more photo of Bruce, showing a closer match to the clothing he was last seen in.

Edson RCMP are concerned for Bruce’s safety and well-being and is requesting any businesses or homes in the area, or vehicles with dashcam to check their surveillance where Bruce was last seen to determine direction of travel after he was last seen.

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Media Contact :

Constable Julie-Ann Strilaiff

Peace Regional RCMP – Public Information Officer

780-617-4869

Mar. 5, 2025

Edson RCMP seek public assistance in location of missing male

Yellowhead County, Alta. – On Mar. 4, 2025, Edson RCMP responded to a report of missing Bruce Wayne Thompson (51), a resident of Yellowhead County.

Bruce was last seen in the area of Range Road 170 in Yellowhead County, where he was seen around 8:00 P.M. on Mar. 2, 2025, traveling eastbound on Highway 16.

Since this time, Bruce has not had any contact with family, friends, or work.

Bruce is described as:

51-years-old
Approximately 150 pounds, slim build
Approximately 5 foot 10 inches
Light skin complexion
Brown eyes
Short, black hair
Clean shaven
Last seen wearing a black hoodie with a wolf and girl graphic on the front, blue jeans and black/grey steel toe work boots

Bruce’s vehicle is described as: