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Young Metro Vancouver couple missing since Halloween located safe

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Matthew Sawatzky and Janaye Sawatzky have been missing since Oct. 31, 2021.

**Update as of Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.

The Surrey RCMP say the couple were found safe a couple days ago.

Surrey RCMP would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance in locating the couple, says Corporal Vanessa Munn in a press release. We received numerous tips, which ultimately lead police to the couple and allowed officers to confirm their well-being.

**Original as of Nov. 2 at 2:37 p.m.

Police are looking for a young married couple from Surrey.

Matthew and Janaye Sawatzky have been missing since 9 a.m. Oct. 31, 2021, according to a press release from the Surrey RCMP. That's when they were last seen at their home in the 14500 block of 67A Avenue in the Newton area of Surrey. They were reported missing later the same day, but haven't been found.

"Family and police have been unable to make contact with Matthew or Janaye and are very concerned for their wellbeing as this is out of character," say police in the press release.

It's believed they're travelling in their truck, a 2021 black Dodge Ram. Its licence plate is RS0114.

Matthew is a 23-year-old Caucasian male. He's described as standing 5'10" and weighing 170 lbs. with brown hair, a beard and hazel eyes.

Janaye is a 22-year-old Caucasian woman. She's described as 5'4" and 120 lbs. with blonde hair and hazel eyes, according to police. She has some tattoos as well, including mountains on her left wrist.

Anyone who has information about their whereabouts or other information is asked to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.