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Here, you'll find all the details about the timeline of events. If you have any information we urge you to get involved and help us find Cole.

2023

December 31

Cole arrives in Dawson Creek with a friend, planning to stop over on their way from Prince George to Medicine Hat. His friend, a former Dawson Creek resident, wanted to visit family and celebrate New Year’s Eve in her hometown. They arrive at sunrise, and later that evening, they go out to several local spots, including Spike’s, Browns Socialhouse, and Lonestar Nightlife. Cole is captured on CCTV at Browns before heading to Lonestar. While there an unsettling encounter occurs—some unidentified men throw $10 at him, wanting to take over the pool table, but Cole refuses. While it's unclear if this incident is related to the case, these men have not been identified or come forward for questioning.

2023

January 1^st 12:18 a.m.

Cole steps outside Lonestar for a cigarette and FaceTimes his at the time girlfriend. Shortly after, CCTV video shows him running from the bar where he was celebrating and across the street. He’s then seen trying to run between two buildings by the TD Bank but reemerges when he realizes it’s a dead end. Then he takes off down a back alley and out of sight. Moments later, a pickup truck is seen in pursuit. This is the last confirmed sighting of Cole. Authorities are appealing for any footage or tips from this night.

2024

January 1^st 

Cole's friends and his then girlfriend try repeatedly to reach him, but all attempts to contact him fail. They retrace his steps from the night before, but there's no sign of him.

2024

January 2

Cole’s mother, Julie, begins receiving frantic phone calls and messages about his disappearance. Cole is reported as missing to the authorities.

EFFORTS SO FAR

The Investigation

Since Cole’s disappearance, his mother Julie has tirelessly organized four large-scale searches, enlisting the help of volunteers to comb through Dawson Creek and the surrounding areas. Despite their best efforts, Cole remains missing. The Hosack family fears that foul play is involved, but communication from local authorities has been scarce, leaving them with more questions than answers.

Dawson Creek has seen a troubling increase in violent crime, with 11 individuals reported missing or murdered under suspicious circumstances in the past three years alone. Cole had no connections to the town—he was merely passing through. The lack of progress in the investigation, combined with minimal updates, has only deepened the frustration and heartbreak felt by his family.

HELP US

Your Voice, Your Community

Cole’s disappearance is a tragedy that impacts us all, and by coming forward with any information—no matter how small—you help protect not only Cole but also the safety of an entire community. Crime impacts families and tears apart communities. Everyone deserves to feel safe, wherever they live. By sharing what you know, you can help protect others and support the search for Cole.



If you have any knowledge that could help, please contact your local RCMP or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Even the smallest detail could help us bring Cole home. Together, we can keep our families and communities safe. Your tip could make all the difference.

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Help Us Keep Cole’s Story Alive

Why We Must Continue the Search

Expands the Search Radius

The possibility of foul play being committed by individuals from outside the community has been a growing concern. Dawson Creek is closely connected to nearby towns such as Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, and Chetwynd, all within driving distance. Not only that, Dawson Creek is an Oilfield town with workers coming from all over. People outside of the community could have valuable information, such as seeing Cole or spotting suspicious activity, without realizing its importance because they haven't heard about him. The more people who know about the missing person, the wider the search network becomes.

New Eyes, New Leads

Many people travel between nearby towns for work, errands, or visiting friends and family, especially over the holidays. By spreading the news in neighboring cities, you're also reaching people who might travel the same routes where the missing person was last seen. People from outside of Dawson Creek may have seen or heard something but didn’t realize it was relevant. Spreading awareness helps activate those potential witnesses and encourages them to come forward with information.

Social Media Power

Social media makes it easy to share information quickly. When people see the news and share it within their networks, it creates a ripple effect. This increases the chances that someone with useful information will see the post, even if they're further away. By spreading the news, you’re leveraging personal and professional networks that might reach someone directly related to the case.

Awareness and Safety

Spreading the news keeps people alert. If someone recognizes a face or has knowledge of a suspicious situation related to the missing person, they’re more likely to report it. When more communities are informed, they’re on the lookout, increasing the chances of locating the person.

Increases Pressure on Perpetrators

Under constant public scrutiny and pressure, perpetrators are more likely to make mistakes—such as slipping up in conversation, leaving behind evidence, or acting suspiciously. Their anxiety can lead to rushed decisions, increasing the chance they’ll reveal themselves, directly or indirectly.

Potential for Confession or Information Leaks

As the search continues and pressure mounts, those involved may feel compelled to talk, either by accidentally saying something to others or even confessing out of fear. It also increases the likelihood that someone connected to them will come forward with critical information.

Reduced Mobility for Abductors

If the missing person was taken some place, spreading awareness makes it harder for anyone involved to move the person without being noticed. The broader the geographic area aware of the case, the more difficult it is for those responsible to stay hidden or unnoticed.