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David John
HALLAM
40
39
70 inches
70 inches
190 lbs
190 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the vast and often remote landscapes of Alberta, the story of David John Hallam's disappearance unfolds with a sense of quiet uncertainty. A 39-year-old man, known to live a transient lifestyle as a freelance oilfield worker, David's work often took him across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. This mobile life meant that regular contact with friends and family was not always consistent. The last time anyone is known to have had communication with him was in April of 2024, a detail that would later become a crucial point in understanding the timeline of his vanishing. He is described as a man of medium build, standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 190 pounds. He has a light complexion, with brown to salt-and-pepper hair cut short, and brown eyes. He also wears glasses and often had a short or stubbled beard. The initial signs of something amiss surfaced in the autumn of that year. On October 28, 2024, Alberta Conservation Officers came across an abandoned vehicle in the serene setting of Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park on Cardinal Lake, near Grimshaw. This vehicle was later identified as belonging to David John Hallam. Despite this discovery, it would be several more weeks before an official missing person report was filed. As winter began to set in, concern for David's wellbeing grew, and on December 11, 2024, he was formally reported missing to the Peace River RCMP. This prompted law enforcement to take action, and on December 18, 2024, a well-being check was conducted in the Grimshaw area, as it was believed he may have been there. However, the search yielded no signs of David. The investigation into David John Hallam's disappearance has since remained active, with authorities and his family seeking answers. The timeline of events presents a perplexing picture: a significant gap between his last known communication in April and the discovery of his vehicle in October, followed by the official missing person report in December. The Peace Regional RCMP has expressed their concern for his safety and well-being and has urged anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward. His case is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind a void of information and a family waiting for any news. The overview of this case is one of a man accustomed to a life on the move, whose disappearance was not immediately noticed, and whose current location remains an unresolved and deeply felt question.
Glasses
Oct 15, 2024
Cardinal Lake
Alberta
Peace River RCMP
Peace River
Alberta
780-624-6677
780-624-6677
Law Enforcement
20241801773
Peace River RCMP
Brown
Brown
Brown
Build: Medium; Complexion: Light/Fair; Hair details: Short, Brown to salt and Pepper; stubble beard
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