In the spring of 2024, the family of 35-year-old Iyan Ward Brertton had their last contact with him on April 19th. An Indigenous man from the Edmonton, Alberta area, Iyan's disappearance has left his loved ones with unanswered questions. The specific details surrounding his last known whereabouts are not widely known, adding a layer of complexity to the efforts to find him. He has connections to Saddle Lake, Alberta, but was known to spend time in the inner city and west side of Edmonton.
It wasn't until several months later, on January 20, 2025, that his family officially reported him as a missing person to the Edmonton Police Service.
Iyan is described as having a slender build, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 134 pounds. He has brown eyes and short, straight black hair, and is known to wear glasses. A number of distinctive tattoos may help to identify him. On his right forearm, he has the word 'BRERTTON' tattooed, while his left forearm bears a faded cross with the initials 'IB'. He also has a tattoo of a bear paw on the left side of his chest and the number '2' on the right side. It is understood that he often utilized public transit and frequented shelters within central Edmonton.
The months between Iyan's last contact with his family and the date he was formally reported missing remain a period of concern and uncertainty. Since the report, police investigations have unfortunately not yet led to his whereabouts. The lack of information has been a significant challenge in the search. The case of Iyan Ward Brertton is a distressing example of the many individuals who go missing, leaving a void in the lives of their families and communities. The hope is that with public awareness and assistance, new information will come to light that can help provide the answers his family is so desperately seeking.Last Seen: Apr 17, 2024
