Police seek tips on missing Lake Country resident

Sep 20, 2021 | 9:35 AM Pete McIntyre

The public is asked to help police in locating a missing Lake Country man.

Jan Paleta, 58, was reported missing by his friends and family on Friday, Sept. 17 after not hearing from him for several days.

Paleta was last seen on or around September 15 in the Lake Country area and friends are asking that he contact them to ensure he is safe.

Jan Paleta is described as:

Caucasian male
58 Years old
5’6″/167cm
150 lbs/68 kg
grey hair
brown eyes

Mr. Paleta is associated to a 2004 blue Toyota Forerunner with BC licence plate DX053X.

“The Lake Country RCMP continue to look for Jan but as of today’s date, he has yet to be found at any locations he normally frequents,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy of the Kelowna RCMP. “Police have provided a photograph of Mr. Paleta in hopes someone in the community will recognize him and can assist with our efforts in locating him.”

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Paleta is asked to contact the Lake Country RCMP at (250) 766-2288 or remain anonymous by calling CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving their tip online at www.crimestoppers.net