Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police said McLean was last seen on May 15 at his residence in Lions Bay
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- Stewart McLean’s remains were found in Lions Bay a week after he was last seen at his residence
- Police believe McLean’s disappearance is an isolated incident and said they are investigating it as a homicide
- McLean, known for roles on Virgin River and Arrow, was remembered as a “truly great guy” by his talent agency
Stewart McLean's remains were identified one day after it was announced that the missing actor was possibly a victim of homicide.
Canada's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced in a Friday, May 22 media release shared with PEOPLE that McLean's remains were located in the Lions Bay area.
McLean, 45, had last been seen at his residence in Lions Bay, British Columbia, on Friday, May 15.
The Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Squamish RCMP) received a missing person report for McLean on Monday, May 18.
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"As the investigation continues to unfold, homicide investigators are working to collect and analyze evidence, review CCTV footage and conduct interviews to build a timeline of Mr. McLean's activities prior to May 15, 2026,” IHIT Cpl. Esther Tupper said in a press statement.
“We are pursuing all available leads as we work to find answers for the family, friends and loved ones of Mr. McLean," his statement continued.
The press release said that the police department and its partners had been working to find McLean "from the onset of the missing persons investigation."
It is believed that McLean's disappearance is "an isolated incident."
The police department's latest update comes one day after they announced that McLean was believed to be the victim of a homicide.
Lucas Talent Inc. confirmed McLean's death in a statement on Facebook written by talent agent Jodi Caplan.
"It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved client, Stew McLean," the statement said. "I was fortunate to have worked with Stew for more than 10 years."
"He was always such a pleasure to deal with — dedicated, professional, eager, and endlessly funny," the statement continued. "Many casting directors have reached out to share their condolences with Stew's family and with our agency, and every message says the same thing: what a truly great guy he was, and how deeply he will be missed. Rest in peace, Stew. xo"
McLean's television credits include appearances on Virgin River, Murder in a Small Town, Happy Face, and Arrow.
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Anyone with information about McLean's disappearance is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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