(Elliot Lake, Ontario) The OPP is currently looking for a missing person from the Elliot Lake area.
Family and friends report that on September 3rd, 2013 at approximately 9:30 a.m. family noticed that 75 year old Mervyn Powers of Axmith Avenue in Elliot Lake had left the residence without advising anyone. Family and friends became concerned as Mr. Powers did not return home and attended the OPP detachment at 3:15 p.m. to file a missing person report.
Police and family are concerned as Mr. Powers is of failing health, has difficulty walking and generally never goes anywhere alone.
Mervyn Powers is described a 6’ tall, approximately 178 pounds (thin) with gray short hair. He was last seen wearing blue jogging pants, plaid black/green jacket, black running shoes and possibly wearing a ball cap. Mr. Powers may be driving a black 2009 Ford F150, with silver running boards, Ontario marker AE13451.
Anyone with information regarding the above missing person is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Any information that leads to the arrests or identity of persons responsible can lead to a cash reward. You can remain anonymous and crime stoppers do not subscribe to call display.
Investigation continuing.