RCMP have completed the search for B.C. homicide suspects Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky in the York Landing area with no success, but continue their search efforts in the Gillam area.
A search of the York Landing area, which included the use of helicopters, drones, military resources, and door to door canvasses, has been completed. RCMP were unable to substantiate the tip that the suspects had been in the area. The heavy police presence in York Landing has been withdrawn and policing resources in the community is back to normal.
RCMP resources remain in the Gillam area and will continue to conduct searches in high probability areas for any signs of the suspects. The search of remote areas are being conducted both on foot and in the air and the informational check-stop at PR 280 and PR 290, the road leading into Gillam, has been removed.
Officers have now completed their door to door canvasses in Fox Lake Cree Nation and the Town of Gillam. To date, over 500 homes have been visited by investigators. The Royal Canadian Air Force continues to assist with the search.
Investigators have now received over 260 tips in the past seven days. None have established that the suspects are outside of the Gillam area. However, RCMP continue to remind the public that it is possible the suspects inadvertently received assistance and are no longer in the area.
Anyone with tips about the suspects should immediately contact their local police of jurisdiction. Police say that it is critical that all Canadians remain vigilant for Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky. If they are spotted, do not approach, call 911 or your local police immediately.
