Heavy police presence in Webbwood due to search for missing man
Ontario Provincial Police asked residents to keep clear of a roadway in Webbwood as officers conducted an investigation.
The search for a man last seen Sunday in Webbwood, west of Sudbury, has drawn a heavy police presence in the area of Agnew Lake Road, Ontario Provincial Police say.
Greg, 50, was last seen wearing a light-coloured jacket and dark-coloured pants, police said in a news release Tuesday.
Search and rescue crews continue to search for him along the 6.3 km stretch of road in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, located more than 12 km west of Espanola, after the Manitoulin detachment started an investigation Monday.
'Police and family members are concerned for Greg's safety and are asking anyone who may have information regarding this missing person investigation to contact the OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122,' police said.
'If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Reference occurrence #E250775377."
Greg is described as being five-foot-eight, 155 pounds with green eyes and short brown and grey hair. He wears reading glasses.
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