Saanich Police seek assistance with high-risk missing male
October 5, 2022 - File #22-18883
Saanich Police are asking the public for help finding a 59-year-old Victoria man, Timothy Mackness.
Mackness was last seen at 4:30 pm on September 20, 2022, near Quadra Street and McKenzie Avenue in Saanich. He was wearing blue hospital-style pants and a blue hoodie. He is described as a white man standing 6′ tall with a slender build. He has blue eyes and brown hair.
Mackness is considered a high-risk missing person. Under B.C.’s provincial policing standards, a “high-risk missing person” can be someone whose health or well-being may be in danger due to physical or mental illness, addictions, disability or age.
Initially, the Victoria Police were responsible for this investigation, however as new facts were presented, it was later determined that Mackness was last seen in Saanich. “The Saanich Police Detective Division now has conduct of this missing person investigation. Detectives are working diligently to locate Mackness. Any help from the public is appreciated,” stated D/Sgt. Damian Kowalewich.
Anyone who sees Mackness is asked to call 911 immediately. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321.
D/Sgt. Damian Kowalewich
Acting Public Information & Communications Officer