22-year-old Mission man reported missing: RCMP

MISSION – Mounties in Mission are urgently appealing to the public for help in locating a 22-year-old who was last seen Friday after he left a home on foot, but doesn’t have a phone, money or wallet with him.

Mission RCMP say Matthew Elijah Balogh was last seen on Friday, May 22, when he departed from a residence on foot. He does not have a phone, money or wallet on him and he did not tell anyone where he was going or when he would be returning.

Police say Balogh is believed to be hiding at an unknown location, and he may have hitch hiked out of the Mission area. 

Balogh is described as the following:

•             Caucasian male

•             22-years-old

•             5 ft 10 in (178 cm)

•             Thin build

•             Blond hair

•             Hazel eyes

•             Last seen wearing a black hoodie, black/navy blue jogging pants, brown hiking boots

•             Walks on his toes due to a previous injury

•             Speaks very little and may appear confused or scared

Police and family members are concerned for Matthew’s health and wellbeing.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact their local police, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). The Mission RCMP file is 2026-6537.