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UPDATE: Missing man last seen at BC Interior sawmill found dead

(UPDATE: April 17 @ 10:15 am) - The RCMP says Eric Zomar has been found dead.

The 31-year-old's death is not considered suspicious at this time.

Police offered their condolences to Zomar's family and friends.


(Original story: April 17 @ 5:45 am) - RCMP in Princeton, B.C., are asking for the public’s help to locate a man who has been missing since early Wednesday morning.

Police say 31-year-old Eric Zomar was last seen around 4:30 a.m. on April 15, 2026 at the Gorman Bros. sawmill in Princeton.

His disappearance is considered out of character, and police and his family are concerned for his wellbeing.

<who> Photo credit: RCMP

Zomar is described as about 180 cm tall, weighing 73 kilograms, with a slim build, short brown hair, a moustache and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing jeans, work boots and a high-visibility shirt or jacket, and is believed to have been driving a black two-door Jeep Wrangler with B.C. licence plate VR896D.

Police say the vehicle has a distinctive spare tire cover featuring a cartoon skull and crossbones wearing a yellow hat with a red band.

Anyone with information on Zomar’s whereabouts or who may have seen his vehicle is asked to contact Princeton RCMP at 250-295-6911 or their local police.



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