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Moose Jaw resident, Terry Sagal, who went missing over six years ago, remains a missing person to this day in the Regina Police Service Cold Case Unit.

By Lizz Bottrell, Citizen Staff

The holiday season brings about much happiness for families. However, in December 2001, just a week before Christmas, one family experienced one of its worst fears. A beloved family member, Terrance (Terry) Sagal went missing. His family last saw him on December 18, 2001 in Regina. Two days later, his vehicle was found abandoned just south of Kennedy. Sagal left his family without any clue as to where he went or why.

Despite attempts by the Regina Police Service, Sagal’s case turned cold and now sits on a shelf in the Regina Police Service Cold Case Unit. However, on May 24, members of the Regina Police Service with help from people trained in search and rescue, plan to spread out over the Kennedy area in hopes of finding information regarding Sagal’s mysterious disappearance.

The Regina Police Service went out on previous search missions but failed to turn up anything that could lead them to Sagal’s whereabouts. “There was lots of snow that night [they found his abandoned car], so there weren’t any tracks to follow,” said Sergeant Brent Shannon of the Regina Police Service.

Police do not have any concrete evidence they will find anything this time around, but since conditions are ideal for the search, they plan to try. “The time of year is good plus it’s reasonably dry,” said Sergeant Shannon. “A lot of the low areas are dried out so it makes a ground search a little easier.”

Since so much time has passed since Sagal went missing, the Regina Police Service are doubtful they’ll find Sagal alive. “As sad as it is to say, we’re looking for human remains,” said Sergeant Shannon. “We just want closure for the family.”

Although Sergeant Shannon could not comment on whether the Regina Police Service suspected foul play, they did comment on one theory. “One possibility is that he committed suicide and that would be in part what we’re looking to determine,” said Sergeant Shannon.

If anyone has any information regarding the disappearance of Terrance (Terry) Sagal, please contact our local RCMP in Kipling at 736-6400.