Colten Fleury

Date of Birth: Oct. 24, 2001
Hair: Brown, Eyes: Brown
Height: 173 cm (5’8), Sex: Male
Nationality: First Nations
Weight: 54 kg (120 Pounds)

The disappearance of 16-year-old Colten Fleury from Prince George, British Columbia, remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in the province’s recent history. His case has drawn attention not only for its mystery but also for the broader issues it highlights regarding missing Indigenous youth and systemic gaps in care.

The Disappearance
Colten Fleury, a member of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation, vanished on May 3, 2018. He had just moved out of a group home to live with his mother, Phyllis Fleury, at the Downtown Motel (Knights Inn) on Dominion Street in Prince George. The day after his return, Colten left the motel early in the morning and has not been seen since.

Phyllis recalled that Colten was upset upon learning that the Ministry of Children and Family Development would not immediately provide a family allowance to support him. Fearing a return to the group home, he spent the night on the computer, packed a bag of clothing, gave his mother a hug, and walked away the next morning.
Prince George Citizen

The Search and Unconfirmed Sightings
In the days following his disappearance, there were unconfirmed sightings of Colten in Prince George, including reports of him taking a cab and being seen at Rainbow Park. There was also a possible sighting on Highway 16 at Moricetown, his mother’s home community, where he was reportedly hitchhiking towards Prince Rupert with a girl named Maggie.Phyllis has made numerous trips to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, following up on tips and distributing flyers in hopes of finding her son. Despite these efforts, no concrete leads have emerged.

A Mother’s Unyielding Hope
Phyllis Fleury has been relentless in her search, often traveling to Vancouver to distribute flyers and speak with locals. She has heard various stories about her son’s possible fate, including unverified claims that he may have died in the city. Despite the emotional toll, she continues to seek answers, driven by the hope that her son is still alive.

Broader Implications
Colten’s disappearance is one of many involving Indigenous individuals along British Columbia’s Highway 16, also known as the Highway of Tears. An investigation by APTN found that Colten is among 19 Indigenous males who have vanished or been murdered along this route.

How You Can Help
Colten Fleury is described as First Nations, 173 cm (5’8″) tall, weighing 54 kg (120 lbs), with brown eyes and short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a red hoodie, black jeans, black and red runners, and had a black hoodie with him.

If you have any information about Colten Fleury, please contact the Prince George RCMP (250) 561-3300 or you may contact crime stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) or Phyllis Fleury (Mom) at 250-301-9759. Reference case # 2018-13528