Donald James Preston, known as Donnie, was 57 when he vanished from the rural area where he lived and worked in summer 2021. He was last seen on July 31, 2021, in Kersley, British Columbia, and worked nights as a watchman at a licensed cannabis farm in Alexandria, south of Quesnel. His roommate returned from vacation in August to find the residence door unlocked and the security lights still on; Donnie’s wallet, identification and other personal effects were left behind.

Authorities initially considered suicide among the possible explanations because there were no obvious signs of struggle or a note, but the family rejected that theory and pointed to a prior life-threatening attack as part of their concern that foul play could be involved. Donnie kept to himself, sometimes left the property for days and had hitchhiked before, and investigators have also considered the possibility he traveled as far as New Brunswick. The disappearance was reported officially on August 24, 2021.

Does anyone who knew Donnie or who was in the Kersley–Alexandria area that summer have information that could help explain where he went?