Surrey RCMP say foul play is not suspected in the disappearance of a young Surrey couple. However, Mounties would like to speak to the pair to confirm their well-being.
In a news release issued Tuesday (Nov. 2), morning, RCMP requested the public乌鸦传媒檚 assistance in locating Matthew Sawatzky and Janaye Sawatzky (nee Sears). The newlyweds were last seen at a residence on the 14500-block of 67A Avenue around 9 a.m. on Oct. 31.
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Munn said police are receiving and actively following up on tips from the public. Officers are also in contact with the family.
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According to wedding planning website The Knot, Janaye, who works at Southpoint Children乌鸦传媒檚 Centre in South Surrey, is scheduled to get married to Matthew on Nov. 6.
However, according to a Facebook post by Janaye made Sept. 17, the couple eloped in September, six months after meeting on the online dating app Bumble.
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A South Surrey mother who takes her child to Southpoint Children乌鸦传媒檚 Centre contacted Black Press Media and expressed concern for the missing woman.
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