Summary based on the NamUs case record (can2025060546) and
1 other sourceIn the summer of 2024, a 60-year-old man named David Allen Rowlands was last heard from on July 2nd. His last known location was a residence in the city of New Westminster, British Columbia. David is described as a Caucasian male, standing at approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 161 pounds, with brown, short hair and a medium build. His disappearance would not be officially noted until over a year later, creating a significant gap in the timeline of his case.
It was on October 31, 2025, that David's family reported him as a missing person to the New Westminster Police Department. This delay in reporting was not entirely uncharacteristic, as David had a documented history of being disconnected from his family for extended periods. His life had been one of movement, with a pattern of residing in various locations across the country and even internationally. This transient lifestyle added layers of complexity to the investigation from the very beginning.
Over the five years preceding his disappearance, David's journey had taken him to New Westminster and Langley in British Columbia, as well as to Calgary, Alberta, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. His travels were not confined to Canada; he had also spent time living in the United Kingdom and Mexico. This history of mobility presented a significant challenge for law enforcement, as they were unable to locate him within the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The overview of this case is one of quiet concern for a man who often lived life on his own terms, making it difficult to discern when his absence became a true emergency. The considerable time that passed between his last contact and the official missing person report has left a vast and challenging void for investigators to navigate, and the search for answers continues.Last Seen: Jul 2, 2024
