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Missing Chemainus man found dead

Clifford Boutillier went missing on May 21
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Clifford Boutilier, who had been reported missing, has been found dead. (submitted)

Clifford Boutilier, the Chemainus man who went missing on May 21, is dead.

Regional coroner Jess Gunnarson confirmed on May 26 that the Coroners Service has been notified of Boutilier’s death.

He said the case is under investigation by the Coroners Service.

“But it is still early [in the investigation] and there is no further information available at this time,” Gunnarson said.

Boutilier, 50, was last seen on Sunday and the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment had asked for the public’s assistance in locating him.

Police had no comment on the case as of May 26.