(PORT ALBERT, ON) – On October 15, 2016 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a deceased male on the beach north of Port Albert Ontario.
Through the course of the investigation by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit investigators discovered that a journalist working in northern Ontario had captured photos of the victim near Espanola Ontario in September. It was further determined that the victim was traveling from Alberta to Ontario under the assumed name of “Mitchell Nelson”.
Police investigators need to confirm the victims’ name and are seeking help from the public in identifying the proper name of the victim. Police would like to speak with anyone who can identify the male party depicted in the attached photos.
The victim is described as:
White, male
Average to medium build
Balding with grey hair.
Thin moustache.
Approximately 30-60 years old.
Clothing:
Blue “Fluid” lifejacket.
Black fleece type pullover/jacket
Black wind pants with letter “PEP” on a shield.
With and black Nike running shoes.
(Photos Courtesy of Freelance Journalist Jeff Klassen)
Anyone with information can contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police agency immediately. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The investigation into the circumstances is ongoing. “It is unfortunate we have to notify the next-of-kin in this manner, but we have no other option other than to seek help from the public in this instance.” – Detachment Commander Inspector Younan.
