PELICAN LAKE FIRST NATION – Two people have been charged in relation to the disappearance of Kebo Bear, who has been missing since early 2024.
It’s been over a year since then-30-year-old Kebo Bear was reported missing to police. He was last seen walking on Pelican Lake First Nation on or around Jan. 22, 2024.
Since then, police have followed up on all information received regarding his possible whereabouts. Investigators have conducted ground and aerial searches, conducted dozens of interviews and issued multiple pleas to the public to come forward with information.
As a result of these efforts, the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Branch, in conjunction with Spiritwood RCMP, have charged two individuals in relation to his disappearance, which is now being investigated as a homicide.
Theron Thomas, 35, and Ian Carter, 30 – both of Pelican Lake First Nation – have each been charged with one count of manslaughter.
Carter made his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court yesterday. Thomas appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court today.
Bear has not yet been located. The Saskatchewan RCMP is committed to finding him to provide his loved ones with closure.
To help maintain their privacy, the family has provided a statement police are sharing on their behalf:
“Kebo has been missing for a long time, and we want him to come home. We are asking anyone who might know anything about where he is or what happened to please call and say something. Our family misses him every day. He has a mom and dad, brothers and sisters. Most important, he has children who don’t understand what happened and why their dad doesn’t come to see them anymore. Please call and say something if you know anything at all. Our family needs answers and closure. Please help us and Kebo have some rest," the family said in a statement.
"Someone out there knows where Kebo is or has information that will help us find him," police said in the news release.
Investigators are asking those individuals to come forward to bring his family answers.
Police are again sharing his description in case it jogs someone's memory.
At the time he went missing, Bear was described as being approximately 5'8" tall, 130 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair in a buzz cut. He has a tattoo of a bear paw on his left arm and a ring tattoo on one of his ring fingers. He has his ears and lip pierced. He was last seen wearing black pants, red shoes, a black hat, and a black leather winter jacket. Shown are several photos of him.
Anyone with information regarding the disappearance or homicide of Kebo Bear is asked to contact the Saskatchewan RCMP at 310-RCMP. The public can also report information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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