Edmonton Police Service

05/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2024 16:15

Police continue to investigate the suspicious disappearance of Barry Bedard

Police continue to investigate the suspicious disappearance of Barry Bedard

For Immediate Release:01-May-2024 @ 3:55 PM
MRU #:MP23R021-2

EPS Homicide Section continues to investigate the suspicious disappearance of a 41-year-old Edmonton man in May 2023.

Barry Bedard was last seen on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the area of 118 Avenue and 50 Street. Barry was reported missing to police on Saturday, May 20, 2023. At this time, EPS investigators strongly believe foul play is involved in Barry's disappearance and he is likely deceased.

Barry is described as an Indigenous male, 6'2" tall, 202 lbs, with brown eyes and short brown hair. He also has several tattoos on his body, including a 118 Alpha tattoo on his neck.

Missing male: Barry Bedard

"As we approach the one-year anniversary of his disappearance, we continue to ask anyone with information about Mr. Bedard, or his whereabouts leading up to May 2, 2023, to reach out to police or Crime Stoppers," says Staff Sergeant Colin Leathem with the EPS Homicide Section.

"While we've been unable to locate Barry, we remain hopeful that someone will share information that helps us conclude this investigation and allows us to bring some measure of comfort to Barry's family."

Anyone who has any information about Barry'swhereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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