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Search underway for man missing in West Hants, N.S.

Search underway for man missing in West Hants, N.S.

CTV Newsa day ago
A search is underway for a missing 29-year-old man in Nova Scotia's Hants County.
Police say Evan Comeau was last seen on Sunday in Greenhill.
They describe him as being five-foot-10 and about 200 pounds. He has blue eyes, is bald, and has a black beard.
He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt. Police say other clothing descriptions are not known at this time.
Police said in a news release late Sunday night that three search and rescue teams were looking for Comeau around Woodville Road.
Investigators and searchers asked the public to avoid areas where search efforts are ongoing.
Police are asking anyone with information on Comeau's whereabouts to call the West Hants RCMP Detachment at 902-798-2207, their local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
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