Body of Richie Stelmack found in Garibaldi Highlands

The 15-year-old Squamish teen was reported missing on September 22

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      There's been a heartbreaking end to a missing person's case in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

      The body of Richie Stelmack, 15, was found in the Mashiter area of the Garibaldi Highlands at around 10:40 a.m.

      According to Squamish RCMP, there is no evidence of foul play.

      The teen was reported missing on September 22.

      "Squamish Fire, Squamish RCMP, Squamish and Search and Rescue first send thoughts to the family of Richie our hearts go out to them" Sgt. Sascha Banks said in a news release. "We also would like to thank all the support and the assistance from the community of Squamish and surrounding area, along with the media who made sure everything was done to find Richie.  

      "It has been a very hard and difficult few days and this was not the ending we had hoped for," Banks continued. "One thing I know Squamish will do in the coming days and weeks is we will rally around Richie's family, friends, and our community members."

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