New Hazelton, B.C. – New Hazelton RCMP are trying to locate an American man who has gone missing in a remote area.

On July 10th, 2012 New Hazelton RCMP received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle parked at Gull Creek. They identified the owner of the blue/grey Pontiac Torrent SUV Ohio plate EGW1699, as 26 year old Warren Andrew SILL from Ohio. Police spoke to the family who said their son , Andrew, was in the area to make a documentary on the Spirit Bear and they had last spoken to him on July 4th, 2012. RCMP confirmed the vehicle had been parked at the entrance of the Whiskey Creek Trail since Thursday, July 5th, 2012.

Andrew SILL had told family and friends that he would be exploring for 4-5 days, but police learned that SILL is not a seasoned outdoors man and Search and Rescue was contacted. Search and Rescue along with RCMP police dog services, ATV, a local helicopter and a number of volunteers are searching the vast forest which is described as dense and very challenging.

Sill is described as 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, medium build, short, dirty blond hair and clean straight teeth.

If anyone has information in regards to Warren Andrew SILL they are asked to contact the New Hazelton RCMP Detachment at (250) 842-5244 or call 911 for immediate assistance.