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Vanderhoof
2025-07-02 16:16 PDT
File # 2025-1015
BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit (ND MCU) continues to investigate the homicide of Gordon Sims and are releasing the identity to help further the investigation.
The crime took place in the 100 Block of 5th Street E, Vanderhoof, between Friday, January 10th and Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.
Police wish to speak with the individual in the videos who may have information pertaining to the event, and seek the public’s assistance in identifying them. Transcription Person walking past a fence (no audio) Transcription Person walking past a garbage can (no audio) Transcription [Family of Gordon Sims standing side by side.]"We are the family of Gordon Sims. He is a beloved brother, father, grandfather, son and uncle who was tragically taken from us January of this year. Gord was a loving, caring, thoughtful, funny, articulate man who did not deserve what was given to him.We as the family are pleading for any assistance, anything that is known. And if anyone can identify the person on the video that will be released with this, please contact the Vanderhoof RCMP and the Crime Stoppers Unit if you don't want to be identified.Thank you very much."
Person walking past a fence (no audio)
Person walking past a garbage can (no audio)
[Family of Gordon Sims standing side by side.]
"We are the family of Gordon Sims. He is a beloved brother, father, grandfather, son and uncle who was tragically taken from us January of this year. Gord was a loving, caring, thoughtful, funny, articulate man who did not deserve what was given to him.
We as the family are pleading for any assistance, anything that is known. And if anyone can identify the person on the video that will be released with this, please contact the Vanderhoof RCMP and the Crime Stoppers Unit if you don't want to be identified.
Thank you very much."
The family of Mr. Sims is urging anyone who may have any information regarding this investigation to please call the RCMP
If you can identify this person, or have any information about the homicide of Gordon Sims, you are asked to call the Vanderhoof RCMP Detachment at (250)567-2222.
Released by:
Corporal Madonna Saunderson District Advisory NCO (Media Relations) North District 4020 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2M 7E7 Office No.: 250-561-3166 Cell No.: 250-301-3521 Email: madonna.saunderson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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