By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

Man reported missing by Port Alberni RCMP makes social media post

Jul 5, 2018 | 11:39 AM

PORT ALBERNI — UPDATE: Jan has posted on Instagram indicating he and his son are safe.

EARLIER:

Police in Port Alberni are hoping to make contact with a man and his young son, as the pair haven’t been heard from in days.

Port Alberni RCMP said Jan Stelmaszyk, 35, and his three-year-old son Matt Bartnik were camping at various parks across Vancouver Island, keeping family members up-to-date on their location via Instagram posts.

However, family members contacted Mounties on Tuesday morning after not receiving any new posts for four days.

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“It could be something as simple as where they’re camping, there’s no internet. We don’t know. We’re just trying to reach out and hopefully the media stories will spark some contact,” Cpl. Amelia Hayden said, noting Stelmaszyk does not have data or cell phone communication.

Hayden said Stelmaszyk’s last post was from the Victoria area, however the pair could be camping anywhere on the Island. They were travelling in a white 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe with B.C. plates CL9 65H.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Port Alberni RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

Jan Stelmaszyk is described as:
• White
• 6’2
• 155 pounds
• Brown eyes
• Black hair
• Full beard and mustache

Matt Bartnik is described as:
• White
• Three-and-a-half-years old 
• Thin build
• Longer collar length light brown hair
• Grey eyes