UPDATE Nov. 29: The family of Joseph Maku, 18, learned on Friday, Nov. 29 that he had been found deceased more than five weeks after he was first reported missing. In a social media post in the Missing Person: Joseph Maku Facebook group on Friday evening, his older sister, Brenda Maku, said the family learned today that Joseph has been found deceased in Delta.
Original story:
The Surrey RCMP is asking for the public’s help finding missing 18-year-old Joseph Maku, last seen in the 13000-block of 96th Avenue on Tuesday (Oct. 22).
He was reported missing the following day, and police say his family is concerned about his well-being.
Maku is described as Black, six-foot-five and 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Surrey RCMP says he is believed to be wearing a black hoodie, black North Delta Huskies basketball shorts and black and white basketball shoes.
Friends and family have also posted missing person flyers around the city and on social media.
Police ask anyone with information about Maku to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 quote file 2024-157805. or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit solvecrime.ca.
