34 years later, Michael Dunahee’s disappearance remains under investigation: Victoria police

Missing person Michael Dunahee is seen in this image handed out by the Victoria Police Department.

On the 34th anniversary of his disappearance, Victoria police reiterated their plea for information about what happened to Michael Dunahee.

Dunahee was four years old when he vanished from the Blanshard School playground on March 24, 1991, while his family and others were nearby watching a touch football game.

“An extensive search was launched for Michael, which involved hundreds of volunteers and police from multiple agencies,” the Victoria Police Department wrote in a news release marking the anniversary Monday.

Since launching an online tip portal in 2021, police say they have received and followed up on hundreds of tips, but Dunahee’s case remains unsolved.

Multiple people who resemble the missing boy have been DNA tested over the decades, but a match has not been found.

“The investigation into Michael Dunahee’s disappearance remains one of the largest missing person investigations in Canada,” the release reads.

The department once again asked anyone with information to visit the tip website or call the dedicated tip line at 250-995-7444. “All it could take is one person to bring Michael home,” the VicPD said.

The annual “Keep Hope Alive” walk launched by Dunahee’s family took place on Sunday to raise awareness and money for Child Find BC.