-By, Media Release
Update #3: 2023-04-17 3:33 p.m.
Southey RCMP continue efforts to locate 35-year-old Joel Campbell.
Investigators have determined the black Dodge Charger did not pick Joel up and is not involved in this missing person investigation.
Joel was last seen at the junction of Highway #6 and Highway #22 at approximately 8:20 p.m. on April 5, 2023.
Investigators urge anyone who may have seen Joel walking eastbound on Highway #22, or who gave him a ride, to call Southey RCMP at 306-726-5230. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Update: 2023-04-14 3:10 p.m.
Southey RCMP have received new information via video surveillance from a local business which depicts a male, matching the description of Joel Campbell, who may have been seen walking south on Highway 6 south of Southey, SK, toward Regina, on April 5th, 2023. At approximately 7:20 p.m., a black Dodge Charger was seen stopping next to the male, who then appeared to enter the vehicle before continuing to travel south.
Southey RCMP are looking for any information from the public who may have seen this interaction to report it to Southey RCMP by calling 306-726-5230 or their local police service.
Southey RCMP are also looking to speak to the driver or the occupants of the black Dodge Charger for information on Joel’s whereabouts.
Southey RCMP continue to work diligently to follow-up on all information provided to police which may help in locating Joel.
If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Joel, please contact Southey RCMP at 306-726-5230, 911 or 310-RCMP.
April 11, 2023
Joel has not been in contact with family since the evening of Wednesday, April 5, when he advised he was in the Southey area. It is uncommon for him to be out of contact with family for so long.
Joel is described as being 5’ 8” tall, 170 pounds, with dark brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last wearing.
Joel also has connections to Fort Qu’Appelle, but it is unknown if he is in the community.
Joel is wanted for being unlawfully at large, but the purpose of this news release is to locate him and confirm his well-being, particularly given he has not been seen/spoken to for several days. We ask the public not to approach him and contact the police if you see him or know of his whereabouts.
Police have been in contact with the individual who provided Joel with a ride on April 5, 2023. He was last seen near the intersection of Highway #22 and Highway #6 on April 5 around 7:30 p.m., walking eastbound on Highway #22. We now know he was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweater, toque and sweatpants. Joel has not been located and is still considered missing.
