RCMP seeking Kingsgate man

Investigators with the BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crimes Unity are seeking a Kingsgate man who is a person of interest in a suspicious death.

Police say human remains were found after a fire at Michael Mawley’s family residence in Kingsgate after a suspicious fire on Saturday.

Mawley is a white man with brown hair and brown eyes, he’s 5’10 and weighs 150 lbs.

RCMP are asking anybody who has dashcam or video footage of the area from November 19 between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm to get in touch with them.

Investigators are asking anybody who has dashcam or video footage of the area from November 19 between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm to get in touch with them.

Call 911 if you see him, find his picture and more information below:

The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) is seeking public assistance in locating Michael Mawley, who is a person of interest in a suspicious death investigation.

Human remains were located after a suspicious fire on Saturday November 19, 2022, in the community of Kingsgate, BC at Mawley’s family residence. Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity in that area to police immediately. Police are also requesting any dash cam or video footage from that area on November 19, 2022 between 5:30pm – 8:30pm MST.

Investigators are interested in speaking with Michael Mawley, as soon as possible. Mawley’s current whereabouts are unknown, however he has ties to British Columbia, Alberta and Idaho, USA.

Mawley is described as:

Caucasian male
Brown hair
Brown eyes
5’10
150 lbs
If Michael hears, or sees this call for information, we ask him to contact the police of jurisdiction, says Insp. Brent NOVAKOSKI of the BC RCMP Major Crime Section – Southeast District.

Should you encounter Michael, do not approach him and immediately call 911.