THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said on Thursday that it is investigating the disappearance of 26-year-old Devon Goodrick.

Goodrick was last seen on September 25 at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the area of 192 Street and 28 Avenue in Surrey.

On September 27, Goodrick was reported missing to the Langley RCMP. Langley RCMP’s Serious Crimes Section has been conducting an extensive missing persons investigation.

On October 8, IHIT took conduct of the investigation in accordance with its mandate to investigate high-risk missing persons and suspicious deaths.

IHIT is working closely with Langley RCMP Serious Crime Section. Investigators are speaking with family and associates of Goodrick and have completed a neighbourhood canvassing for CCTV and constructing a timeline.

IHIT is seeking public assistance to locate anyone with information on Goodrick’s disappearance.  “We are working closely with our partners and we are making a public plea for anyone with information on Devon to come forward,“ said IHIT spokesperson, Detective Corporal Sukhi Dhesi.

Goodrick is described as white, 26 years old, 6’4” tall, and approximately 250 lbs. He has short brown hair, green eyes, and light facial hair. He was wearing a full black Hugo Boss tracksuit with a blue stripe down the arm.

At this time, Goodrick’s disappearance is not believed to be connected to the ongoing Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.