Ground search underway in Gagetown
Police presence in village Sunday related to Brent Dawson, 30, who went missing Thursday
The RCMP says the presence of police and ground-search crews in Gagetown on Sunday stems from an ongoing effort to locate a missing man from the community.
The Oromocto detachment of the RCMP issued a news release Friday advising it was seeking tips from the public on the whereabouts of Brent Dawson, 30, of Gagetown, who was last seen in the village at about 1 a.m. Thursday morning.
An initial version of the release had stated he’d last been seen at 1 p.m. in Hanwell near Fredericton, but that was subsequently revised to be 1 a.m. in Gagetown.
In a followup Sunday, it noted searches were being conducted this weekend for Dawson.
“The RCMP and the New Brunswick Ground Search and Rescue teams are in the Gagetown area today conducting searches as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 30-year-old Brent Dawson,” it announced on social media Sunday morning.
Dawson is described as being about 6’1” (187 centimetres) tall, weighing about 130 pounds (59 kilograms), with blue eyes, brown hair and a full beard.
“He has tattoos on his left bicep,” the release said. “He was last seen wearing sweatpants and a light-coloured sweater.”
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call the Oromocto detachment at 506-357-4300.
Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the secure P3 Mobile App or visiting Secure Web Tips online at www.crimenb.ca.
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Isn't this the same fellow who was charged with possessing child porn?