iN VIDEO: Decades-old missing person case has Kelowna connection

It was 32 years ago today, on April 12, 1990, that a young Edmonton man, Alim Feasal Hasan, was reported missing.

A few days later, his suitcase was found outside the Hope RCMP detachment and, on May 3, 1990, there was an unconfirmed report that he was sighted hitchhiking near Kelowna.

“The witness had seen an article in a newspaper about Hasan’s disappearance but, despite repeated efforts, investigators were not able to find or speak with the witness after their initial call to police,” a Burnaby RCMP news release issued today said.

“If that witness sees this, we would urge them to call Burnaby RCMP. That person may have valuable information that could help further this investigation, even though 32 years has passed since that phone call was made.”

Hasan was 25 years old at the time of his disappearance. He had been visiting family in Vancouver and was last seen on March 21, 1990 as he was preparing to board a Greyhound bus for home.

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He never arrived so it was some days later that his family reported him missing. It’s not known if he ever boarded the bus.

His brown suitcase, which was left outside the Hope RCMP office, contained clothing, identification and other personal belongings but it’s not known if Hasan was ever in Hope.

At the time of his disappearance he had short black hair, brown eyes, stood 5 feet, 9 inches tall (175 cm) and weighed 137 pounds (62 kg).

He was of slender build with a dark complexion and was last seen wearing a red and black mackinaw style jacket and may have been carrying a sports bag.

“Hasan may have appeared disoriented and confused if he did not have access to his regular medication,” the news release said.

He would be 57 years old today.

Anyone with information is asked to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 and quote file number 1990-19972 or ask to speak to the Missing Persons Unit.

“We believe there may be people out there with information that could lead to some answers in this case and for Alim Hasan’s family,” Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Mike Kalanj said in the news release.

“It’s hoped this appeal may help jog someone’s memory and lead to a break in the case.”

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