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RCMP said Mark Hoffman and his dog were found dead in the Logan Lake Community Forest on Monday December 18th.

He was last seen leaving his Kamloops home about 24 hours earlier, and the green Ford Explorer he was driving was also found nearby.

Southeast District Major Crime Unit said the homicide happened west of Highway 5, off Inks Lake Road.

“We are urging the public to assist in this investigation. We’re particularly interested in speaking with anyone who had interactions with Mark Hoffman on December 15 or 16, or anyone who was in the vicinity of the crime scene during that period,” said Insp. Brent Novakoski.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Southeast District Major Crime Unit’s tip line at 1-877-987-8477.