In the early morning hours in Regina, Saskatchewan, a then 52-year-old man named Frederick Allen Kakakaway set out on his burgundy bicycle with a simple plan for the day. It was June 14, 2012, when his brother, Floyd, last saw him at approximately 6:00 a.m. on the 900 block of Robinson Street. Frederick, who often went by Fred, told his brother he was heading to the Regent Park Safeway to collect recyclable cans. This was the last known interaction anyone had with him.
When he didn't come back, concern grew for the man who was not only a brother but also someone managing a health condition. Frederick is diabetic and vanished without the medication he relied on.
Four days after he was last seen, his brother Floyd officially reported him missing to the Regina Police Service on June 18, 2012. The description provided painted a clear picture of Frederick. He is an Indigenous man, standing between 5'6' and 5'8' and weighing around 170 to 180 pounds, with short, straight black hair and brown eyes. A distinctive characteristic is a slight limp when he walks, affecting his right leg. He has specific tattoos: his right upper arm bears a cross, forks, and a heart, while his left upper arm is tattooed with a heart and a ribbon bearing his name, 'Fred'. On the day he disappeared, he was wearing a blue baseball cap, a black jacket, and blue denim pants.
The investigation into Frederick's disappearance has spanned over a decade, yet he remains missing. His family noted that he had a history of hitchhiking to Calgary, Alberta, but he would always return. His sudden departure without a trace was uncharacteristic. The fact that he was without his necessary medication has been a persistent source of worry for his loved ones and investigators. The case is a quiet, lingering mystery, a story of a man who set out on a routine morning and never made it back home. The search for answers continues for Frederick Allen Kakakaway, whose absence has left a void in the lives of those who know him.Last Seen: Jun 14, 2012
