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Tyler Hanson was last seen in Vernon Tuesday, August 11.
By Liam Verster
Missing Since Tuesday

Vernon RCMP searching for missing man

Aug 13, 2026 | 10:16 AM

Local police have asked the public for help tracking down a missing man.

The RCMP said 28-year old Tyler Hanson was last seen in Vernon Tuesday, Aug. 11, and has not been seen or heard from since.

Hanson is described as 5’9″ (175 cm) tall and weighing 166 lbs (75 kg) with light brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a tan shirt with mushroom graphics and khaki coloured shorts.

Tyler Hanson was last seen in Vernon Tuesday, August 11
Tyler Hanson was last seen in Vernon Tuesday, August 11 (Image Credit: RCMP)
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