Crews have suspended the search for missing 21-year-old hiker Liang Jin on the North Shore pending new leads on his whereabouts.
The disappointing news came Tuesday night after two days of intense searching in the area, where Jin’s Internet history suggested he may have ventured to on New Year’s Eve.
“He wasn’t clear on where he was going, he was researching a number of areas,” said Bruce Moffat, search manager for North Shore Rescue.
Jin, who also goes by Leon Joy, hasn’t been heard from since texting his father on Dec. 31 to say he was going on a hike. Unfortunately, he did not specify where.
Crews started scouring Hanes Valley on Monday, and were joined by two aerial teams on Tuesday. A total of 30 search and rescue members from Lions Bay, Coquitlam and the North Shore joined the effort.
Officials said if they receive credible new information on where Jin might be, they will resume the search.
Jin, an experienced hiker, is described as Asian, 5’6” tall, with a slim build. He is believed to be bearing a black Salomon brand backpack with white stripe on the straps.
